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Unlike in the American South, enslaved people in Massachusetts had legal rights, including the ability to file legal suits in court. The practice of slavery in Massachusetts was ended gradually through case law. As an institution, it died out in the late 18th century through judicial actions litigated on behalf of slaves seeking manumission ...
The Massachusetts Body of Liberties was the first legal code established in New England, compiled by Puritan minister Nathaniel Ward. The laws were established by the Massachusetts General Court in 1641. The Body of Liberties begins by establishing the exclusive right of the General Court to legislate and dictate the "Countenance of Authority".
First enslaved Africans brought to Boston aboard the slave ship Desire. 1641 Massachusetts enacted Body of Liberties defining legal slavery in the colony. 1770 In 1770, Crispus Attucks, an escaped slave, was the first colonist killed in Boston Massacre. He was a national symbol of black men, like the black Revolutionary War soldiers, who helped ...
Pages in category "People enslaved in Massachusetts" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.
People enslaved in Massachusetts (8 P) Pages in category "History of slavery in Massachusetts" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
The history of a Massachusetts beach named after an enslaved African American is the focus of new efforts to recognize the role of slavery in the state. Enslaved man who inspired beach name and ...
A mock slave auction held on Snapchat was directed at two particular students at Southwick Regional School, investigators allege SOUTHWICK, […] The post Massachusetts investigators pursue six ...
This is a list of at least 351 people executed in Massachusetts, United States. ... 1641-12-10 Hanging Plymouth 9 ... Slave Arson 1681-09-22 Burning: