The 1662 Virginia Slave Codes Are Significant Because They

question 24

Multiple Choice

The 1662 Virginia slave codes are significant because they

• A) attempted to protect slaves from abuse by masters.
• B) granted new charters to would-be slave traders, which increased the number of slaves in the colonies.
• C) made slaves and their children the property of masters for life.
• D) required that slaves convert to Christianity before becoming free.
• E) listed specific penalties for runaway or rebellious slaves.

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