History 1311: Change Over Time in the Institution of Slavery

Slave Codes Were Enacted.

1712

These slave codes restricted the behavior of slaves and were enacted due to a rebellion by slaves in New York in 1712. Landowners feared future rebellions. FOOTNOTE:
UsHistory.org, Slave Codes,” U.S. History Online Textbook, accessed June 19, 2017, http://www.ushistory.org/us/6f.asp IMAGE (Primary Source):
“Slave Rebellion of 1712,” (Online Image), Untapped Cites, Accessed June 19, 2017, http://untappedcities.com/2015/04/07/today-in-nyc-history-the-slave-rebellion-of-1712/

The Stono Rebellion in Stono, S.C.

Sep 9, 1739

On September 9, 1739, a group of 20 slaves demanded their liberty.This event ended with the killing of 80 people (black and white). FOOTNOTE:
Claudia Sutherland, “Stono Rebellion (1739),” BlackPast.org, Accessed June 20, 2017, http://www.blackpast.org/aah/stono-rebellion-1739 IMAGE (Primary Source):
“Horrid massacre in Virginia,” 1831, (Print, Library of Congress), Accessed June 19, 2017, http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/colonial/jb_colonial_stono_2_e.html

The Negro Act of 1740 Was Enacted.

1740

As a result of the Stono Rebellion, the Negro Act of 1740 was enacted which put new limits on the behavior of slaves.This act prohibited slaves from learning to write, growing their own food, assembling and traveling freely. FOOTNOTE:
Claudia Sutherland, “Stono Rebellion (1739),” BlackPast.org, Accessed June 20, 2017, http://www.blackpast.org/aah/stono-rebellion-1739 IMAGE:
“Negro Act of 1940,” (Online Image), Accessed June 19, 2017, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/405746247653995281/

Slavery Was Legal in All 13 Colonies.

1750

By 1750, all thirteen colonies had legalized slavery and put laws into place that took away the rights of slaves. FOOTNOTE:
“Chronology of Slavery in the United States,” Legends of America, accessed June 19, 2017, http://www.legendsofamerica.com/ah-slaverytimeline.html IMAGE:
“Enslaved populations in the Thirteen Colonies in 1770,” (Online Image), Wikipedia, Accessed June 19, 2017, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery_in_the_colonial_United_States

The Pennsylvania Society Was Founded.

1775

The Pennsylvania Society was founded in Pennsylvania. It promoted the abolition of slavery. Two years after it was founded, Benjamin Franklin became the President of the Society. FOOTNOTE:
“Chronology of Slavery in the United States,” Legends of America, accessed June 19, 2017, http://www.legendsofamerica.com/ah-slaverytimeline.html IMAGE:
“The Pennsylvania Abolition Society Emblem,” (Online Image), Accessed June 19, 2017, http://www.paabolition.org/

The Declaration of Independence Was Signed.

Jul 4, 1776

Signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After the Revolutionary War an organized effort to abolish slavery began. FOOTNOTE:
Nicholas Boston and Jennifer Hallam, “The Slave Experience: Freedom & Emancipation,” PBS Socal, 2004, http://www.pbs.org/wnet/slavery/experience/freedom/history.html IMAGE (Primary Source):
John Trumbull. "The Declaration of Independence," 1817, (Painting), U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. Accessed June 18, 2017. http://www.barefootsworld.net/doi1776.html

Vermont Amended Their Constitution to Abolish Slavery.

1777

Vermont was inspired to abolish slavery by the Declaration of Independence. Vermont was the first of the thirteen colonies to ban slavery but more states would soon follow. FOOTNOTE:
Nicholas Boston and Jennifer Hallam, “The Slave Experience: Freedom & Emancipation,” PBS Socal, 2004, http://www.pbs.org/wnet/slavery/experience/freedom/history.html IMAGE:
“Vermont,” (Online Image), Facts.com, Accessed June 19, 2017, http://vermontfacts.facts.co/funvermontfactsabout/vermontfacts.php

Slavery Was Banned in Pennsylvania.

1780

Slavery was banned in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania had longtime doubts about the correctness of slavery. Many Puritans opposed slavery for religious reasons. FOOTNOTE:
Nicholas Boston and Jennifer Hallam, “The Slave Experience: Freedom & Emancipation,” PBS Socal, 2004, http://www.pbs.org/wnet/slavery/experience/freedom/history.html IMAGE:
“Pennsylvania,” (Online Image), Enchanged Learning, Accessed June 19, 2017, http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/pennsylvania/

Slavery Was Banned In Northern States.

1804

All Northern states banned slavery within their borders by 1804. After the war, slave labor was not an important part of the Northern economy. However Southern states relied on slave labor. FOOTNOTE:
(1)“This Day in History,” History.com, 2017,
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/congress-abolishes-the-african-slave-trade IMAGE:
Eliza Harris, “King Among Men the Slave Who Bahaullah Freed,” (Online Image), Emaze, Accessed June 19, 2017, https://www.emaze.com/@AIOZZORO/Eliza-Harris

Congress Banned the Importation of Slaves.

1808

In 1807, Congress banned the importation of slaves. However slavery was not illegal. This legislation went into effect in 1808. Many states emancipated slaves gradually. FOOTNOTE:
“History of Slavery in America,” Infoplease, 2017, https://www.infoplease.com/timelines/history-slavery-america IMAGE:
Narvikk, “Dark Hands In Heavy Chains” (Picture), Getty Images, Accessed June 19, 2017, http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/dark-hands-in-heavy-chains-royalty-free-image/108272532