Which of the following statements about slavery in the early 19th century is true? a.) The federal government abolished the international slave trade in 1808, but slavery proliferated nonetheless.

b.) Gradual emancipation was instituted in 1808 in the South to help its economy transition away from slavery.

c.) Slavery was illegal starting in 1808, but southern states nullified federal law.

d.) After 1808, slaves could no longer buy their freedom, and free southern blacks were forced into slavery.

19th amendment granted women the right to vote. the 19th amendment guarantees all american women the right to vote.

the emancipation proclamation was the aim of the war change to include the freeing of slaves in addition to preserving the union. the 13th amendment, which abolished slavery in the u.s. was passed on december 6th 1865.

as promised, lincoln waited to unveil the proclamation until he could do so with success from the union military advance. on september 22nd 1862, after a victory at antietam, he publicly announced a preliminary emancipation proclamation, declaring all slaves free in the rebellious states as of january 1st 1863.