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Elizabeth "Mum Bett" Freeman (circa 1745-1829)
Known as "Bett," and later as "Mum Bett," Elizabeth Freeman was among the first black slaves in United States history to be awarded her freedom in court based on the illegality of slavery. Her county court case was cited as a precedent in the Massachusetts superior court case of Quock Walker which is considered to have abolished slavery in the state
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Massachusetts Frameworks
There are no frameworks in the Massachusetts D.E.S.E. for Elizabeth Freeman. However, you can use "Constitution" frameworks as well as "Abolition" frameworks.
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