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Triangle Trade Established
John Hawkins, an English naval commander establishes Great Britain as the leader in the slave trade creating the triangle trade
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Slavery Legalized
The Massachusetts Body of Liberties legalize slavery in the colonies
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Hereditary Slavery Inacted
A Virginia law just into place. This law meant that any children born to a slave would be a slave as well. This meant that some children were born into slavery and never new what freedom was. -
Becon's Rebellion
A revolt of black slaves and white indentured servants
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Quakers Lead The Way To End Slavery
In 1688 Quakers created the first petition against slavery but in 1758 Pennsylvania Quakers made it illegal for member to own slaves continuing to lead the the way -
Fredom Begins
Vermont becomes the first state slavery
https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-slavery/chronology-who-banned-slavery-when-idUSL1561464920070322 -
Slave Trade Outlawed
The importation of new slaves was outlawed but it wasn't strongly enforced. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/congress-abolishes-the-african-slave-trade -
The Underground Railroad
The underground railroad was used to move runaway slaves from the south up to northern states and even into Canada
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Emancipation Proclamation
President Lincoln declares all slaves in Confederate sates to be free
https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured-documents/emancipation-proclamation -
Civil Right Act
The Voting Rights Act of 1964 ended segregation and banned employment discrimination
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/civil-rights-act -
Slavery Abolished
The Civil War ends and slavery is abolished
https://www.archives.gov/historical-docs/13th-amendment -
Brown Versus Board of Education
Brown versus The Board of Education was a court ruling overturning segregation of schools based on race.
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka
