Which of the following is true of abolition laws between 1777 and 1804?
A) They focused exclusively on freeing living slaves.
B) By 1810, they resulted in there being no slave population north of Maryland.
C) They soon freed all slaves north of South Carolina.
D) They reflected the importance of property rights by freeing only the future children of slaves.
E) They officially ended the continuation of any form of indentured servitude.

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The abolition laws during this period often included gradual emancipation, which meant that only the future children of slaves would be freed, reflecting the importance placed on property rights.

Which of the Following Is True of Abolition Laws Between