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In 1641 the Massachusetts body of liberties recognized slavery as a legal institution, being the first colony to do so. This codified Slavery into law, turning it from an informal institution with fluctuating rules to a more restrictive and narrowly defined system.

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This case transformed how many colonial legislatures viewed the institution of slavery and race. After Key's victory, enslavement increasingly was tied to "race." Laws allowed for the enslavement of Christianized people and tied heredity of black enslaved to the status of their MOTHER.

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1663- First slave rebellion in the colonies took place 

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1663- First slave rebellion in the colonies took place 

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This event set the stage for many slave uprisings to come. It sparked the idea that slaves could stand up for themselves. This idea spread through all colonies as shown by multiple uprisings after. It was called the servants plot and was with both white and black servants.

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1664 - Maryland mandates lifelong servitude for all black slaves

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1664 - Maryland mandates lifelong servitude for all black slaves

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Several other colonies including New York, New Jersey, the Carolinas, and Virginia follow in suite by passing similar legislation. This is a turning point in American colonial slavery because it shifts major focus onto the ownership of African slaves. The person portrayed above is Charles Calvert, the governor of Baltimore who passed the mandate described earlier.

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In 1676 Bacon's rebellion was formed. People like Black slaves and Black and White indentured servants participated in this union. The outcome of this is that Virginia changed laws that forbid Blacks and slaves from owning firearms, congregation in large groups, and a new rule that entitled harsh punishment for slaves who attempt to escape or assault white Christians.

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Virginia declares that all imported black servants will be slaves for life. This is the first time slaves are completely unable to escape their conditions.

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A series of laws that puts strict regulations on the lives of slaves in Virginia. This includes all non Christians entering the colony to be considered slaves, in addition to the murder of a slave by a master legal. All slaves are real estate, a person of color cannot physically assault a white person, and it denies slaves the right to bear arms.

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1712, New York prohibits blacks, Indians, and mulatto.  

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1712, New York prohibits blacks, Indians, and mulatto.  

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In 1712, New York forbids freed blacks, Indians, and mulatto slaves from owning real estate and holding property.