Slave Trade In America by Lucas Bear By LBD47 Nov 1, 1619 The First African Slaves are brought to Jamestown, Virginia Nov 1, 1783 The End of The American Revolution Marks the Beginning of Abolition Nov 1, 1793 Invention of Cotton Gin Solidifies Importance of Slavery in the South Nov 1, 1804 All Northern States Abolish Slavery Sep 3, 1838 Frederick Douglas Makes a Daring Escape from Slavery Nov 1, 1849 Harriet Tubman escapes from slavery via the Underground Railroad Nov 1, 1860 Slave Population Reaches 4 Million Jan 1, 1863 Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation Sets Slaves Free Nov 1, 1870 The Underground Railroad is Formed as an Escape Route for Slaves Aug 1, 1931 Nat Turner Slave Revolt Brief video summarizing the controversial issue of slavery