Free states

Free States refer to territories or regions where slavery was prohibited, particularly in the context of the United States before the Civil War. These states, mainly located in the North, upheld principles of freedom and equality, contrasting with Southern states that allowed slavery. The term is often associated with the broader struggle for civil rights and the fight against the institution of slavery. Free States played a crucial role in the abolitionist movement and were pivotal in shaping the legal and social landscape leading to the eventual end of slavery in the United States.