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How did slavery get abolished?
Slavery has not been abolished though some countries have made it illegal.
What compromise was made regarding slavery in washington dc?
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How did the colonies make themselves richer and more powerful?
Slavery was instituted by the colonies that made them richer. This made hard, cheap labor which saved (and made) them money.
How were slaves affected by the new republic?
Some northern states made slavery against the law.
How would decisions about slavery be made under popular sovereignty?
Under popular sovereignty, decisions about slavery would be made by the settlers in a territory. There were different viewpoints about when the decision should be made; some felt the decision shouldn't be decided until a territory was approaching statehood, while others wanted it to be decided earlier.
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