What was known as the promised land to slaves?
What was known as the promised land to slaves? Canada, one of the final safe havens for many fugitive slaves, was called the 'Promised Land' (Although Canada was the destination that many runaway enslaved individuals strived to reach, it was not the only destination for those escaping.
When did slavery end?
Passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, and ratified on December 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.