Slavery laws

By Lalo nancy albert yvette

  • Slaves may not freehold property

    Slaves were not alowed to freehold property except ot pay off master`s debt

  • white were not allowed to trade with slaves

  • Slaves prohibited from having acsses to a boat

  • Slaves requried to have pass

    Slaves were requried to have pass before leaving the plantaion. Slaves in a group of at least 7 must be accompanied by a white. punishable by being fkogged.
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    Slave Laws

  • 3/5 compromise

    3/5 compromise
    This was a compromise that would count a slave as 3/5 of a normal person. This compromise set how slaves would count for taxes and representation.
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    Slavery Laws

  • Alabama slave code 6

    Alabama slave code 6
    A slave may not leave the house of the master unless they are given permission. punishible by whips, not exceeding 20

  • Alabama slave code7

    Alabama slave code7
    A slave may not have weapons offensive or defensive. A slave may only carry the tools given by his master. Punishable by whips not exceeding 39

  • Georgia slave code

    Georgia slave code
    If a slave strikes a white personthe punishment is up to the judge ( 1st offense). 2nd offense: death

  • Civil War begins

    Civil War begins
    Civil War Begins