Which of the following is true of most states in which the legislature abolished slavery in the early years of the nation?

A) They allowed individual slave owners to determine the timetable by which their slaves would be freed.
B) They provided compensation to the former masters of freed slaves.
C) They favored gradual emancipation.
D) They proclaimed slavery to be morally wrong.

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Richard Prouty · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Most of the states that abolished slavery in the early years favored gradual emancipation, which allowed for a transition period during which enslaved individuals would slowly gain their freedom over a period of years. This approach was seen as more practical and less disruptive than an immediate and total abolition of slavery.

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