apr 14, 1705 - Virginia enacts the first 'slave codes'
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In 1705, after the rise in slavery and the fall of indentured servants, the colony of Virginia enacts the first 'slave codes' that will be used against the slaves coming to them from Africa. These codes made it basically impossible for an African American to be called a 'free person'.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 14, 1705
Now
~ 320 years ago