How many states had abolished slavery by the time of the signing of the Constitution ?

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Vu Anh · Answer 1 · 2022-04-04T22:17:06+0000

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The Thirteenth Amendment (Amendment XIII) to the United States Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. The amendment was passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, and ratified by the required 27 of the then 36 states on December 6, 1865, and proclaimed on December 18.

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