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Black History is World History: 1645

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February 5, 2021

Ever wondered which state legalized slavery first?

After the  initial 20 African slaves were forcibly brought to Jamestown, Virginia by Dutch and Portuguese captors, millions of enslaved Africans were brought to the American colonies over the next century. In 1641, twenty two years after the first twenty slaves were brought to America, Massachusetts became the first state to legalize the practice of slavery via The Body of Liberties.

Noes: Despite the slaves that entered America via Virginia , that state did not legalize slavery until 1661.

Exercise

What number is the Liberty of Slave Ownership in this document?

Discuss how the language of this particular statute affects its interpretation.

What was another name for slaves that is used in early literature ?

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