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The first 20 enslaved African Americans were brought to America on a ship to the British colony of Jamestown, Virginia.
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By 1662 the English colonies established that the legal status of a slave is inherited by their mother. -
The Republican party was created mainly to stop the spread of slavery to the western side of America. -
In this act Kansas and Nebraska both became territories that the people could vote on the issues of slavery. Voters got to the polls as quick as they could to vote for their side. -
This was an executive order by President Lincoln that declared enslaved people in confederate held territory be let free. -
The U.S senate passes the proposed 13th amendment with a vote of 38-6. It was the first victory to the amendments cause. -
The house failed to pass the 2/3 majority vote. This setback led Lincoln and the abolitionist to launch an even stronger campaign against slavery. -
Lincoln was re-elected and the republican party gained more seats in congress. -
The house of reps passes the amendment with a vote of 119 to 56. This marked a great turning point in U.S history. -
Illinois is the first state to ratify this amendment. This led the way for other states to follow their actions. -
Georgia became the 27th state to ratify it, meeting the 3/4 mark. The 13th amendment became an official part of the U.S constitution.