In the Northern states, there were significant numbers of enslaved and free African Americans.

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In the Northern states, prior to the 19th century, there were both enslaved and free African Americans. While the North is often associated with a stronger stance against slavery, especially as the 19th century progressed, it is important to recognize that slavery did exist there, and there were also communities of free African Americans.

In the Northern States, There Were Significant Numbers of Enslaved