the negro act of 1740 was a reaction to racism.
the negro act of 1740 was a reaction to racism.
the negro act of 1740 was a reaction to what?
racism
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the comprehensive negro act of 1740 was passed in the province of south carolina, during colonial governor william bull's time in office, in response to the stono rebellion in 1739. 









































the act made it illegal for enslaved africans to move abroad, assemble in groups, raise food, earn money, and learn to write (though reading was not proscribed). additionally, owners were permitted to kill rebellious slaves if necessary. the act remained in effect until 1865.
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section::::protest of the negro act of 1740.









































john belton o'neall summarized the negro act of 1740, in his written work, "the negro law of south carolina", when he stated: "a slave may, by the consent of his master, acquire and hold personal property. all, thus required, is regarded in law as that of the master." across the south, state supreme courts supported the position of this law.
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