Emancipation in many free states was gradual; those who were slaves often remained slaves, but children of slaves were born free.
Enslaved people often remained slaves, but children of slaves were born free. Emancipation in many free states was gradual.
Emancipation in many free states was gradual. Enslaved people often remained slaves, but children of slaves were born free.
Emancipation in many free states was gradual. Enslaved people often remained slaves, but children of slaves were born free.