Slavery laws

Slaves may not freehold property

Mar 14, 1686

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

white were not allowed to trade with slaves

Mar 14, 1686

Slaves prohibited from having acsses to a boat

Mar 14, 1686

Slaves requried to have pass

Mar 14, 1686

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.

Slave Laws

Period: Mar 14, 1686 to Apr 12, 1861

3/5 compromise

Sep 17, 1787

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.

Slavery Laws

Period: Sep 17, 1787 to Apr 12, 1861

Alabama slave code 6

Mar 13, 1833

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

Alabama slave code7

Mar 13, 1833

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

Mar 13, 1840

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

Civil War begins

Apr 12, 1861

Civil War Begins