Asked by Elizabeth Anglin on May 25, 2024
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What did the 1664 document "Maryland Act Concerning Negroes and Other Slaves" stipulate about the children born to slaves?
A) They gained their freedom at birth.
B) Once they reached adulthood, they became free.
C) They were able to gain freedom if they married a freeborn person.
D) They were to be slaves for life.
E) They were to be sold immediately to Caribbean plantations.
Maryland Act
Legislation specific to the state of Maryland, often requiring more context to define its purpose or scope, as many acts could carry this name.
- Become familiar with the progression of societal and legal developments toward the establishment of slavery as a regulated practice, scrutinizing legal reforms and upheavals.
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natrah balqisMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The 1664 document "Maryland Act Concerning Negroes and Other Slaves" stipulated that children born to slaves were to be slaves for life.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the progression of societal and legal developments toward the establishment of slavery as a regulated practice, scrutinizing legal reforms and upheavals.
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