dec 1, 1662 - Hereditary Slave Law
Description:
The hereditary slave law was enacted by Virginia in December of 1662. This means that if a child is born to a enslaved mother, the child is also a slave. This law left many children stuck with no escape from slavery. This led to more laws constraining slaves, such as the Virginia Slave Codes.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 1, 1662
Now
~ 361 years ago
