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What was a result of 1712 New York slave revolt?

A law was pass to discourage the freeing of slaves.


What does manummission means?

Manumission is a legal term for freeing one's slaves. In many southern states manumission was forbidden by law, or only permissible by will, meaning the slave owner could only free his slaves at his death by so specifying in his will. But, slaves were expensive and valuable, and often worth more than the land they worked, so, few large slave owners were willing to diminish the inheritance of their children by freeing a large portion of their net worth upon their death.


Did Nathanael Greene have slaves?

Yes. After the war, he used slaves to run his Georgia Plantation, Mulberry Grove, But during the war, he strong supported freeing slaves if they agreed to fight for the American cause. Unfortunately, both the Georgia and South Carolina legislatures turned him down.


Why did so many white southerners fear the freeing of African Americans slaves?

Many white Southerners feared the freeing of African American slaves due to concerns about economic disruption, as the Southern economy relied heavily on slave labor for agriculture, particularly in cotton production. They also worried about potential social upheaval, including violence or retaliation from freed slaves who might seek revenge for their past mistreatment. Additionally, there was a deep-seated belief in white supremacy and the fear that emancipation would challenge their racial hierarchy and social order.


What was the Tallmadge Amendment?

The Tallmadge Amendment never passed. It was proposed in 1819 when Missouri sought statehood. It was a compromise that would allow slavery but end it in a generation by freeing the children of slaves. The House agreed but the Senate did not agree.