jan 1, 1692 - Slave Law
Description:
Slaves are denied the right to a jury trial for capital offenses. A minimum of four justices of the peace hear evidence and determine the fact of the accused. Legislators also decide that enslaved individuals are not permitted to own horses, cattle, and hogs after December 31 of that year.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1692
Now
~ 333 years ago