Slave Legislation By kyle_fasel_is_dead Jan 1, 1817 Georgia bans the slave trade Georgia bans the slave trade Feb 2, 1819 virginia forbids teaching blacks to read or write Dec 6, 1822 forty slaves executed due to an organized slave uprising Dec 5, 1827 tennesee bans slave trade Dec 5, 1831 the 1st annual convention of people of color Dec 5, 1831 harriet tubmans secret operation is given its name; the underground railroad