Even in colonial times, some Americans opposed slavery. In the early 1800s, northern states began to make slavery illegal. By the 1830s, a growing abolition movement was working to free slaves nationwide. However, the movement faced opposition.
Even in colonial times, some Americans opposed slavery. In the early 1800s, northern states began to make slavery illegal. By the 1830s, a growing abolition movement was working to free slaves nationwide. However, the movement faced opposition.