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1688
First Petition Against Slavery by Quakers in Germantown
1688

First Petition Against Slavery by Quakers in Germantown

Quakers in Germantown, Pennsylvania, presented the first formal petition against the institution of slavery in British America in 1688[3]. This early act …
1688
institutional policy

First Petition Against Slavery by Quakers in Germantown

Quakers in Germantown, Pennsylvania, presented the first formal petition against the institution of slavery in British America in 1688[3]. This early act of resistance challenged the moral and legal foundations of slavery, marking a significant moment in the history of anti-slavery advocacy[3]. …

Germantown, Pennsylvania, PA
Slavery & emancipation
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Quakers in Germantown, Pennsylvania, presented the first formal petition against the institution of slavery in British America in 1688[3]. This early act of resistance challenged the moral and legal foundations of slavery, marking a significant moment in the history of anti-slavery advocacy[3]. The petition argued that slavery was unjust and inconsistent with Christian principles, setting a precedent for future resistance movements[3].
1680
1680 Virginia Slave Code
1680

Virginia Slave Code

The 1680 Virginia Slave Code expanded restrictions on enslaved people, including prohibitions on movement and assembly[4][13]. This code prevented blacks from congregating …
1680
institutional legislation

1680 Virginia Slave Code

The 1680 Virginia Slave Code expanded restrictions on enslaved people, including prohibitions on movement and assembly[4][13]. This code prevented blacks from congregating in large numbers for funerals or feasts and required written authorization to leave a plantation[8]. It also limited time stays …

Virginia, VA
Racial violence Slavery & emancipation
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The 1680 Virginia Slave Code expanded restrictions on enslaved people, including prohibitions on movement and assembly[4][13]. This code prevented blacks from congregating in large numbers for funerals or feasts and required written authorization to leave a plantation[8]. It also limited time stays at other plantations to no more than four hours, further restricting enslaved people's mobility and social connections[8].