In defense of New England

Timeline: Slaves
subtitled: Proof that AP is racist.

1774
Connecticut and Rhode Island prohibit further importation of slaves

1777
Vermont Constitution prohibits slavery.

1780
Massachusetts Constitution adopted with freedom clause interpreted as prohibiting slavery.

1784
Connecticut and Rhode Island pass gradual emancipation laws.

1788
Connecticut prohibits residents from participating in slave trade.

then... some serious time later...

1799
New York passes gradual emancipation law.

No respect for New England, he says. New York is better, he says. Four out of four slaves disagree. New England: equal rights for all. New York: when we get to it.