5 Questions
Which group of people were the slave codes primarily designed to restrict?
Black Americans
Who else, besides enslaved people, were affected by the slave codes?
Both free black people and enslaved people
What was the purpose of the slave codes?
To restrict the movement and freedoms of black Americans
How did the slave codes limit the financial independence of enslaved people?
By restricting their ability to move around or engage in commerce
Were the slave codes the same in all the American colonies?
No, they varied in different colonies
Test your knowledge of slave codes and their impact on black Americans in this enlightening quiz. Explore the purpose, application, and consequences of these laws in restricting the freedoms of both enslaved and free black individuals during the 17th century.
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