History of slavery in Utah
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History of slavery in Utah
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Slavery as it occurred in the borders of what is now the state of Utah has a complicated history. Under Spanish and Mexican rule, Utah was a major source of illegal slave raids by Mexican, Ute and Navajo slave traders, particularly on Paiute tribes. When Mormon pioneers entered Utah, they introduced African slavery and provided a local market for Indian slavery. After the Mexican–American War, Utah became part of the United States and slavery was officially legalized in Utah Territory on Februar
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_slavery_in_Utah
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2016-09-27T23:57:08Z
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2024-09-08T07:02:35Z
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