Episode 3 of 3
Approval of the Moret Law
- When
- March 22, 1873
- Where
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Spanish government approved the Moret Law on March 22, 1873, providing for gradual abolition of slavery in Puerto Rico.
On March 22, 1873, the Spanish government approved the Moret Law, which provided for gradual abolition. This law officially abolished slavery in Puerto Rico, though with significant caveats. The approval followed proposals presented by local figures and the Spanish Minister of Overseas Affairs.
Sources
- Afro–Puerto Ricans Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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