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Elizabeth freeman

Elizabeth freeman. Who was she?. was among the first black slaves in Massachusetts to file a “freedom suit" and win in court under the 1780 constitution, with a ruling that slavery was illegal. .

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Elizabeth freeman

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  1. Elizabeth freeman

  2. Who was she? was among the first black slaves in Massachusetts to file a “freedom suit" and win in court under the 1780 constitution, with a ruling that slavery was illegal. When the state Supreme Court upheld Walker's freedom under the constitution, the ruling was considered to have informally ended slavery in the state.

  3. What did she do? Elizabeth Freeman, who lived as a slave for thirty years, was known for her courage, wit, kindness, dignity, and intelligence. Her 1781 victory in obtaining freedom from slavery played a large part in putting an end to slavery in the state of Massachusetts.

  4. When was she born ? • She was born around 1744.

  5. How long was she a slave. • Elizabeth freeman was a slave for almost 30 years. She was known for her kindness and her intelligence.

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  7. This picture is of the first book she wrote.

  8. Her 1781 victory in obtaining freedom from slavery played a large part in putting an end to slavery in the state of Massachusetts.

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