How Did The Slave Codes Free African Americans
The slave codes were harsh, and affected free blacks. Many opposed the codes, leading to an obvious appeal that would happen.
Each state got rid of the codes at their own timing. The codes were not abolished until the late 1860's. Even with the laws abolished treatment was still harsh. The slave codes went on to produce the black codes, which restricted free slaves. People protested and did what they needed to do to get the slaves their equal rights.
"As early as the 17th century, a set of rules was in effect in Virginia and elsewhere"(britannica.com). One code was they had no legal rights in court, and considered inadmissible in all courts. They were not allowed to own property, or run away from their master, no firearms, not allowed to read or write, and not permitted to marry. The laws were very strict in nature, and relentless. The free blacks did not have the codes, but did receive some of the codes. For example in a court their word was always wrong. And they were not allowed to protest. Even though the codes did not apply to them, the codes affected their life also. The free blacks began to become upset, and skilled in writing. Their protests started as poems, speeches, and leaders of revolts came about. "Prominent among free persons of color of the period are Frederick Douglass, Richard Allen, Absalom Jones, and Harriet …show more content…
In 1865 the 13th amendment passed that stated that slavery was not allowed unless the person committed a crime. Things changed drastically for the slaves, but even though the codes would be abolished some codes still remained. The slave codes were officially abolished in 1865. Even though the laws abolished the freed slaves still received hatred for being freed. The arguments and injustice did not stop until the people realized everyone is equal. This period in history shows that it takes a long time for justice to come, but when people fight for it, it happens even
Each state got rid of the codes at their own timing. The codes were not abolished until the late 1860's. Even with the laws abolished treatment was still harsh. The slave codes went on to produce the black codes, which restricted free slaves. People protested and did what they needed to do to get the slaves their equal rights.
"As early as the 17th century, a set of rules was in effect in Virginia and elsewhere"(britannica.com). One code was they had no legal rights in court, and considered inadmissible in all courts. They were not allowed to own property, or run away from their master, no firearms, not allowed to read or write, and not permitted to marry. The laws were very strict in nature, and relentless. The free blacks did not have the codes, but did receive some of the codes. For example in a court their word was always wrong. And they were not allowed to protest. Even though the codes did not apply to them, the codes affected their life also. The free blacks began to become upset, and skilled in writing. Their protests started as poems, speeches, and leaders of revolts came about. "Prominent among free persons of color of the period are Frederick Douglass, Richard Allen, Absalom Jones, and Harriet …show more content…
In 1865 the 13th amendment passed that stated that slavery was not allowed unless the person committed a crime. Things changed drastically for the slaves, but even though the codes would be abolished some codes still remained. The slave codes were officially abolished in 1865. Even though the laws abolished the freed slaves still received hatred for being freed. The arguments and injustice did not stop until the people realized everyone is equal. This period in history shows that it takes a long time for justice to come, but when people fight for it, it happens even