-
Slaves arrive in America
The first record of African slavery in English Colonial America. -
Period: to
African-American Civil Rights in America
-
Period: to
Slaves arrive in America
The first record of African slavery in English Colonial America. -
The New York Slave Revolt of 1712
Uprising in New York City of 23 enslaved African Americans who killed nine whites and injured another six. Nearly three times that number of blacks, 70, were arrested and jailed. Of these, 27 were put on trial, and 21 convicted and executed. -
The Constitution of Vermont
The first nation to abolish slavery in their constitution, and the first then-U.S. state to abolish slavery. -
Fugitive Slave Act of 1793
The act said that fugitive slaves must be returned to their owner. -
Nat Turner's Rebellion
The most successful slave rebellion occured in the U.S.. Many died and the rebellion was eventually suppressed. -
Slaves revolt on the La Amistad
Africans who were going to become slaves revolted and had a successful rebellion against the white people on the ship. This went to the Supreme Court and finally illegalized the slave trade. -
The North Star
Fredrick Douglass published his anti-slavery newspaper "The North Star" -
Uncle Tom's Cabin is published
Harriet Beecher Stowe's classic novel is published causing controversy. -
The 13th Ammendment
The 13th Ammendment was ammended giving all slaves freedom in the United States. -
Plessy v. Ferguson
This case established the phrase " seperate but equal" and slowed down Reconstruction.