While Pennsylvania was still young; slaves were very useful towards building cities and towns. They were mainly used to maintain PA’s agriculture, at a speedily rate. Having other people to do this work reduced overall stress and kept business running very smoothly for most Pennsylvanians. Eventually, slavery did come to an end because of the cruelty of the idea of enslaving others to use for practical labor. This didn’t happen until much later though, close to the beginning of the Civil War.
Along with the majority of the Northwest. Slavery wasn’t as common as the later decades; during the American Revolution. Although, there still were enough to keep business moving. Down the line, Lord Dunmore’s 1775 proclamation took into effect. This
Along with the majority of the Northwest. Slavery wasn’t as common as the later decades; during the American Revolution. Although, there still were enough to keep business moving. Down the line, Lord Dunmore’s 1775 proclamation took into effect. This