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Aug 3, 1492
Columbian Exchange
Christopher Columbus left for the America's and brought with him many European diseases. Originally, the Europeans were going to enslave the Indians but found that they died to quickly from the Columbian diseases. -
Jamestown Becomes First Englsih Settlement in N. America
Indentured servitude is a big part of the Jamestown culture. African indentured servants progresses to slavery. -
Act XII is Passed
Act XII is passed in the Virginian House of Burgess. It states that slavery is inherited through the mother and a fine must be paid for interracial sex. -
Bacon's Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon rebells against the governor of Jamestown on the ground of unsufficient protection from the Indians. He then creates his own army. One of the first examples of American history where the little guy rises. Many blacks join his army. -
Slave Auction
Throughout the course of slavery, African's were sold in a classic auction style. Slaves were also bought in a sale where the buyers would purchase a ticket and then run into a stable and grab a slave. -
Stono's Rebellion
On a Sunday, a group of 20 South Carolina slaves rebelled and ran off to the Spanish colony of Florida in hope of freedom. Along the way many other slaves joined them. The slaves were eventually caught and killed but some still made it to Florida. -
Negro Act of 1740
The Negro Act of 1740 was enacted in South Carolina out of fear caused by Stono's Rebellion. It was a collection of laws affecting black people in South Carolina. It considerably restricted their freedom. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is adopted and states that "all men are created equal." Blacks used this quote to fight for liberty and equal treatment for years to come. -
Meermin Slave Ship is Overthrown
Johann Kraus orders the slaves to be unshackled the slaves to clean some swords and spears on the deck. -
Constitutional Convention Begins
Constitutional Convention begins in Philedelphia, PA. Here they write the constitution that still governs our country. They discussed issues concerning slavery like whether or not to count them for representational purposes and whether or not to count them for tax purposes. -
Three Fifths Compromise
The three fifths compromise was accepted by the Constitutional Convention. It said that slaves should be counted as three fifths for tax and federal representation purposes. -
Constitution is Signed
The Constitution is officially signed and put into place. The document condones slavery, slave trade and counting slaves as 3/5s a person.
