Slavery and Abolition in Early America

What was the legal status of slavery at the time of the Declaration of Independence?

• It was only legal in the southern colonies.

• It was legal in all 13 colonies.

• It was illegal in all colonies.

• It was only legal in the northern colonies.

Who was the lawyer that assisted Mom Bett in her lawsuit for freedom?

• Brown

• John Ashley

• Theodore Sedgwick

• Elizabeth Freeman

What significant action did Mom Bett take after gaining her freedom?

• She changed her name to Elizabeth Freeman.

• She returned to work for John Ashley.

• She became a lawyer.

• She moved to another state.

Which was the last northern state to pass a law ending slavery?

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

• New York

• New Jersey

What was the significance of the Thirteenth Amendment?

• It established the Bill of Rights.

• It abolished slavery across the United States.

• It granted women the right to vote.

• It declared independence from Britain.