Which of the following was one of the ways the American Revolution affected African-Americans?
A) States throughout the nation abolished slavery.
B) The new Constitution of the United States abolished slavery effective 1809.
C) Washington and Jefferson freed their slaves to set an example.
D) Most northern states took steps to weaken the institution of slavery and phase it out, while no state south of Pennsylvania abolished slavery.
E) African Americans were guaranteed the right to vote.

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Most northern states began the process of weakening and gradually abolishing slavery after the American Revolution, recognizing the contradiction between fighting for their own freedom while denying it to others. However, southern states, where slavery was integral to the economy, did not take such steps, and no state south of Pennsylvania abolished slavery during this period.

Which of the Following Was One of the Ways the American