AP US History
Prohibited slavery refers to the legal and societal restrictions against the institution of slavery, particularly as these laws evolved in the United States during the mid-19th century. This concept became increasingly prominent as the nation grappled with the moral, economic, and political implications of slavery, especially during a time of significant sectional conflict over issues like state rights and territorial expansion. The prohibition of slavery was a key element in debates that shaped the nation’s future, leading to major events such as the Civil War and the eventual abolition of slavery.