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1641- "The body of Liberties" legal code passed by the Massachusetts Bay Colony
Was the first legal code established by European colonists in New England complied by the Puritian minister nathnial ward. -
1828- First anti-cruely law passed by New York legislature
If someone hurt an animal theirs or not they would get charged with a misdemenor upon conviction -
1866- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was formed
Non profit organization dedicated to preventing animal crulty -
1867- Henry Bergh drafted "An Act for More Effectual Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
he supplied Manhatten draft horses with fresh drinking water.