Slavery laws and codes

Virginia's Slave Code

Jan 4, 1705

This slave code made a decloration that would enclose African's rights in America for generations to come.

First Influential Event

Mar 11, 1712

One of the first slave uprsisings was in 1712 and this influented many more laws and slave codes further on

Another Slavery Transport Ban

Mar 14, 1712

Pennsilvania bans slavery importation

Rhode Island Prohibits

Apr 13, 1712

Rhode island prohibitted the importation of African and Native American Slaves

3/5 compromise

Mar 12, 1783

This compromise showed how slaves were counted. It was a Law to only count 3 out of 5 slaves as persons.

Bill of Rights

Dec 15, 1791

The Bill of Rights stated the rights of the citizens.

Bill or Rights

Period: Dec 15, 1791 to Mar 12, 2013

The Bill of Right stated the rights of the citizens

13th amendment.

Jun 12, 1865

This amendment abolishes slavery.

15th amandment

Feb 3, 1870

This amendment prohibits discrimination of race or color of skin.