1739 – Stono Rebellion Backstory: The Stono Rebellion in South Carolina was one of the largest slave uprisings in the colonies. Enslaved Africans sought to escape to Spanish Florida but were defeated. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are […]
1740 – South Carolina Negro Act Backstory: In response to the Stono Rebellion, South Carolina passed the Negro Act, severely restricting the freedoms of enslaved people and codifying harsh punishments. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the descendants […]
1712 – New York Slave Revolt Backstory: An uprising of enslaved Africans in New York City resulted in the deaths of nine white colonists and the execution of over 20 enslaved individuals. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are […]
1662 – Virginia’s Hereditary Slave Law Backstory: Virginia enacted a law that made the status of children (slave or free) dependent on the status of the mother, thereby institutionalizing hereditary slavery. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the […]
1705 – Virginia Slave Codes Expanded Backstory: Virginia expanded its slave codes, further curtailing the rights of enslaved people and establishing a more rigid racial hierarchy. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the descendants of Africans forcibly brought […]
1680 – Virginia Slave Codes Backstory: Virginia enacted a series of laws restricting the movements and rights of enslaved people, laying the foundation for future slave codes. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the descendants of Africans forcibly […]
1676 – Bacon’s Rebellion Backstory: A rebellion led by Nathaniel Bacon in Virginia included both black and white indentured servants, highlighting class tensions and leading to a shift towards a race-based system of slavery. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African […]
1667 – Virginia Baptism Law Backstory: Virginia enacted a law stating that baptism did not alter the status of enslaved people, ensuring that converting to Christianity would not grant them freedom.Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the descendants […]
1663 – Maryland Slave Law Backstory: Maryland passed a law declaring that all Africans brought into the colony would be slaves for life, further entrenching the institution of slavery. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the descendants of […]
1641 – Massachusetts Legalizes Slavery Backstory: The Massachusetts Body of Liberties explicitly legalized slavery, making it one of the first legal codes to do so in the English colonies. Afro-American peoples of the Americas is used to refer to people born in the Americas who have African ancestors. Most African Americans are the descendants of […]