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may 18, 1652 - First slavery restriction law

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Rhode Island passes the first law in the American colonies restricting slavery

Causes: The founders didn't believe that slavery was right.

Impact: Made slavery illegal for more than ten years.

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Date:

may 18, 1652
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~ 373 years ago

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