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I am looking for a viable way to have slavery abolished at the Constitutional Convention and be prohibited by the Constitution, preferably in the Bill of Rights.
I was thinking of a significant event during the Revolution. Perhaps an African-American saves George Washington's life during a battle. Perhaps a group of African slaves in South Carolina form a militia in 1778 like Francis Marion or Mel Gibson's character from "The Patriot". This slave militia group then goes on to contribute to American victory. Perhaps a free black unit in the Continental Army is formed and receives recognition throughout the colonies for their achievements.
I would like to hear your ideas and your critique of mine as well.