Asked by Manpreet Aulakh on Apr 27, 2024

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The law Congress passed in 1808

A) regulated the slave trade in Washington, D.C.
B) banned the importation of slaves.
C) prohibited the transport of slaves across state lines.
D) allowed slavery in the Louisiana Purchase territory.

Importation Of Slaves

The historical practice of bringing enslaved African people to various parts of the world, especially to the Americas, through the transatlantic slave trade.

Louisiana Purchase

The acquisition of the Louisiana territory by the United States from France in 1803, which doubled the size of the U.S. and opened up the country for westward expansion.

  • Discuss the legal framework affecting slavery and free blacks.
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Joanna HedstromMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The law Congress passed in 1808 banned the importation of slaves.