History of North America

When was slavery abolished in North America?

The abolition of slavery in North America was a gradual process that took place over several decades. Here are the key dates related to the abolition of slavery in different regions of North America:

1. United States:

- 1777: Vermont became the first state in the United States to abolish slavery.

- 1808: The United States Congress passed the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves, which prohibited the importation of new slaves into the country.

- 1863: President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that all enslaved people in the Confederate states were free.

- 1865: The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, officially abolishing slavery throughout the country.

2. Canada:

- 1793: The British Parliament passed the Canada Act, which prohibited slavery in the British colony of Canada.

- 1833: Slavery was abolished throughout the British Empire, including Canada.

3. Mexico:

- 1829: Slavery was abolished in Mexico following the Mexican War of Independence.

4. Cuba:

- 1886: Slavery was abolished in Cuba following the Cuban War of Independence.

5. Puerto Rico:

- 1873: Slavery was abolished in Puerto Rico by a decree of the Spanish government.