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With the ratification of the US Constitution in 1788, slavery became illegal in all states ?

True

False

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i’m pretty sure it’s false..
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Answer:

False

Step-by-step explanation:

It was not until May 29, 1790, that the last state, Rhode Island, finally ratified the Constitution.

The states and the dates of ratification are listed here, in order of ratification:

Delaware: December 7, 1787

Pennsylvania: December 12, 1787

New Jersey: December 18, 1787

Georgia: January 2, 1788

Connecticut: January 9, 1788

Massachusetts: February 6, 1788

Maryland: April 28, 1788

South Carolina: May 23, 1788

New Hampshire: June 21, 1788

Virginia: June 25, 1788

New York: July 26, 1788

North Carolina: November 21, 1789

Rhode Island: May 29, 1790

Hope that helps

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