Should the Constitution prohibit slavery, regardless of the political costs?

His 1784 Ordinance would have prohibited slavery completely by 1800 in all territories.

In his judgment, only a state could prohibit slavery within its boundaries.

But Congress passed the 13th Amendment, prohibiting slavery, in 1865 and it was ratified the same year.

It included provisions to establish public education, prohibit slavery, and adopt universal suffrage.

In addition, prohibited Indian slavery, putting the law of that Amerindians were paid for their work, like the settlers.

Tennessee's legislature approved an amendment to the state constitution prohibiting slavery on February 22, 1865.

Article 8 prohibits slavery and enforced servitude in all situations.

In early 1865, Tennessee adopted an amendment to its constitution prohibiting slavery.

He also helped gain passage of legislation prohibiting slavery in the territories.