The Virginia Slave Code of 1705

question 92

Multiple Choice

The Virginia slave code of 1705

• A) simply brought together aspects of the old laws governing slaves and slavery.
• B) completely rewrote the earlier slave laws.
• C) embedded the principle of white supremacy into law.
• D) made clear that slaves were subject to the will of their masters but not to anyone who could not claim ownership of them.
• E) was the work of Nathaniel Bacon.

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