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Slavery expansion in the Carolinas
Ships had to utilize The Port of Colonial Charles Towne due to geographical problems. “South Carolina counted 40,000 African slaves, a full-third of the entire population”. This expansion occurred between 1708 and 1729. North Carolinas numbers were less than the South but still were rapidly growing. The minorities quickly became the majority, out numbering the whites and their families. By 1715 South Carolina's black population in these colonies exceeded. -
Southern Carolina change
Slavery within the American colonies continued to grow rapidly. Slaves wanted nothing more than their freedom. In 1739, educated slave Jemmy Led, gathered a group of slaves to fight against the whites. South Carolina militia were taken by surprise, around 42 whites and 44 slaves were killed. Other slaves that were, or were thought to be involved, were later captured and killed. The Stone Rebellion was the largest uprising against slavery during that time. -
Roles of African Americans turn
During the late 1700's, few blacks were considered to be free. Some even owned their own land and homes. To be able to have a job and live freely was a turning point for blacks. Most that went on to educate themselves took it for advantage. A manumitted slave by the name of Phillis Wheatley, went on to become the first black author to ever become published in 1773. This was a very pivotal moment for the educational growth of African Americans. -
"Manumissions"
By 1782, slave owners in Virginia could willingly set their slaves free. This emancipation allowed for many blacks to have the opportunity to educate themselves, and finally build a life for their families. The Act of Manumisson had to be in writing by the owner in order for the slave to be lawfully freed. By 1806, slaves that were freed were required to leave the state within a year or risk seeing the ball and chains of slavery again. -
Still not considered equal
Towards the 1800's, blacks were still fighting to receive equal rights. At this time freed slaves were allowed to make a honest living alongside the white man. Although considered free; things didn't change that easily. Blacks didn't get the actual right to vote until 1965! They were considered citizens but honestly they still weren't treated as so. In some states, free blacks could vote but slaves couldn't. If a free black man had money, he was allowed to vote if he only paid to do so. -
Through it all
In 1804 self-liberated slaves took it upon themselves to gain their colony and freedom back. A rebellion that started in 1791, ending in 1804 with slaves controlling the French colonies and ending slavery overall. This all took place in Haiti, within the Atlantic. The production of sugar, coffee, indigo, and cotton no longer belonged to the French. This in turn made the American colonies furious, as they could no longer trade with one of the French's wealthiest area of economical production.
