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Virginia Slaves Code
The Virginia Slave codes of 1705 were laws enacted by Virginia's House of Burgesses regulating activities between slaves and citizens of Virginia. It regulated that servants were only that until a certain age if they are Christians and if the will remain slaves. Beverly, Robert " Of the Servants and slaves in Virginia", The History and present state of Virginia, 1705. Retrieved from http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/pds/amerbegin/power/text8/BeverlyServSlaves.pdf -
Stono Rebellion
It got it's name from where it took place in history. Near the banks of the Stono River in South Carolina, a group of approximately 20 men planned their escape for freedom. The slave owners searched for them and engaged in a fight with them, and it ended in death on both sides.When the slave owners caught up with the rebels, they engaged the 60 to 100 slaves in a battle were killed. [1] . Retrieved from http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/colonial/jb_colonial_stono_2.html -
The treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris of 1763 ended the French and Indian War/Seven Years’ War between Great Britain and France, as well as their respective allies[1]. After many years of war in 1763, the Seven Years' War also known as the French and Indian War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. The British gained control over the area west of the 13 British Colonies all the way up to the Mississippi River.
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American Revolution
During the American Revolution, 10-20 thousands slaves were freed. The British needed man power in order to win the fight against the militias and recruited them in exchange for freedom. Fighting for the British was the only way to gain freedom, as the patriots were not offering such a deal. They recruited the help of the Indian population. This was one of the early turning points for African American race. Retrieved from OpenStax College History, U.S. History ch 6 -
Louisiana Purchase
The United States under direction of Thomas Jefferson, purchased Louisiana territory from France in 1803. This was not good news for slaves in America as new acquisition of land would mean the white colonists would need slaves more and many feared it would be a step backwards in the fight for freedom. Retrieved from: OpenStax College History U.S. History. ch 8 -
War of 1812
The war of 1812 was in some ways a repeat of the American Revolution. Enslaved African American were promised freedom for their service. Free African Americans served to increase social status and wealth in pursuit of greater equality, but this did not happen.Smith, Gene A, Uncertain Americans: The slippery status of African Americans soldiers and civilians. Retrieved from https://www.nps.gov/articles/uncertain-americans.htm
