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The slave code in Virginia declared that if a slave died while resisting his master, the master could not be charged with a felony. This was important because it showed that a master would not deliberately kill his own slave and the death most have been a consequence.
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The slave code fo Soth Carolina stipulated that negroes, mulattos, Indians and mestizos were to be assumed to be slaves, unless having contrary proof; slaves could only travel with their master's permission;salves could suffer death for small crimes, not treated with complete justice. This was important because it prevented any uprising rebellion of the slaves, like the Stone Rebrllion.
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No Slavery in Northwest Territory
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The state of Virginia passes a law forbiting African-Americans to assemble between sunset and sunrise for religious worship or for instruction. This code was important because it allowed Virginia to keep control and order with the slaves.
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California-Free state, New Mexico and Utah can decide through Popular Sovereignty , Fugitive Slave Law
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The remainder of the Louisiana Purchase can choose whether to be slave or not
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Supreme Court Decided Slaves were property
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Maine-Free State; No slavery above 36° 30’ N Latitude
Led to: Temporary end to Slavery Issue