Elizabeth "Mum Bett" Freeman sues for freedom

Elizabeth Freeman wins her freedom in a Massachusetts court, arguing the new state constitution's "all men are born free" applied to her.

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The Quock Walker case ends slavery in Massachusetts
Two Massachusetts freedom suits that together helped end slavery in the state.

Two Massachusetts freedom suits that together helped end slavery in the state.