When Did Slavery Begin in the United States? When Was

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When did slavery begin in the United States? When was it outlawed?

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Definitions:

Oral Agreement

A verbal contract between parties that is legally binding, although harder to prove than a written agreement.

Statute of Frauds

A legal principle requiring certain types of contracts to be written and signed to be legally enforceable.

Sale of Land

A legal transaction involving the transfer of ownership of land from one party to another in exchange for a price paid or to be paid.

Zoning

Zoning involves legally dividing land into distinct areas or zones, each with specific regulations regarding the types of buildings and activities permitted, to organize urban planning and development.