Question

questions 13 through 15 refer to the following.
15 mark for review
in which of the following ways did slavery change in the late 1700s?
a the expansion of slavery into the northwest territory became a
divisive political issue in the new united states.
b the ideals of the american revolution prompted some individuals
and groups to call for the abolition of slavery
c the argument that slavery was a positive social institution became
widely accepted.
d the holding of slaves as property became a symbol of social status
in the north.

Explanation:

The American Revolution emphasized ideals of liberty and equality. This led some individuals and groups to question the morality of slavery, prompting calls for its abolition.

• Option A: The Northwest Ordinance (1787) prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory, so the expansion of slavery there was not a divisive issue in the late 1700s in the way described.
• Option C: The argument that slavery was a positive social institution became more prominent in the 1830s - 1860s, not the late 1700s.
• Option D: Slavery was not a symbol of social status in the North in the late 1700s. The North was moving towards abolition (e.g., Vermont abolished slavery in 1777, and other Northern states had gradual abolition laws).

Answer:

B. The ideals of the American Revolution prompted some individuals and groups to call for the abolition of slavery