How did the slaves seek to gain meaning following the abolishment of slavery?

Opportunities for most enslaved African Americans to attain freedom were few to none. Some were freed by their owners to honor a pledge, to grant a reward, or, before the 1700s, to fulfill a servitude agreement.Explanation:

answer; /// slavery should be outlawed in the new country, was part of the initial draft of the declaration of independence, but not part of the final

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