Slave States and Free States
Animation showing which areas of the United States did and did not allow slavery between 1789 and Lincoln's inauguration in 1861.
In 1789, there were 8 slaves states and 5 free states. The slaves states were New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The free states were Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania. In 1800, there were 9 slave states and 8 free states. Kentucky and Tennessee were added as slave states, but New York went from being a slave state to a free state. In addition, Vermont and New Hampshire were added as free states. In 1821, there were 12 slave states and 12 free states. Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Missouri were added as slave states, but New Jersey went from being a slave state to a free state. Maine, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois were also added as free states. In 1837, there were 13 slave states and 13 free states. Arkansas was added as a slave state and Michigan was added as a free state. In 1846, there were 15 slave states and 14 free states. Florida and Texas were added as slave states and Iowa was added as a free state. In 1858, there were 15 slave states and 17 free states. Wisconsin, Minnesota, and California were added as free states. Finally, in 1861, there were 15 slave states and 19 free states. Wisconsin, Kansas Territory, and Oregon were added as free states.
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