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In 1664 English settlers establish New Jersey colony and arrived with their slaves
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Slave code was established because of increased fears of revolt and created more penalties for blacks like, burning, 40 lashes, and even death depending on the crime
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In 1750 Quakers led by John Woolman began to question slavery and advocate abolition. Urged a boycott of dyed clothing, sugar and other products of slave labor
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In 1798 there were measures passed that allowed slaves to own property. This gave free blacks permission to live anywhere and increased penalties for abusing slaves
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In 1799 New York abolished slavery and this then encouraged New Jersey abolitionist to push for it more.
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In 1804, New Jersey passed An Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery. This provided females born after July 4, 1804 to be freed upon reaching 21. For men it was 25.
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In 1825 there was an increase of the state's free black population which sparked a renewed interest in colonization. The New Jersey legislature endorsed a colonization resolution to achieve the emancipation of slaves in America.
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In 1846, slavery was permanently abolished
