Slave Code of South Carolina 1740
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Title
Slave Code of South Carolina 1740
Subject
slavery, slave codes, south carolina, colonial america,
Description
The slave codes, though varying by state, set precedents of legal standing for both enslaved people, and slaveholders. It legalized racial hierarchy and denied any type of citizen worthy rights for people of color, and did little to protect the rights of free people of color. As primary documents, slave codes represent the most clear indication of racial hierarchy and its use in continuing slavery.
Creator
Unknown
Source
South Carolina Department of Archives and History
Publisher
University of Memphis
Date
1740
Contributor
[no text]
Rights
South Carolina Department of Archives and History
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Original Format
[no text]
Physical Dimensions
[no text]
Citation
Unknown, “Slave Code of South Carolina 1740,” Early North America, accessed April 18, 2024, https://hist4620.omeka.net/items/show/1.