Episode 3 of 3
Legislative Response
- When
- 1740
- Where
- South Carolina General Assembly
- Part of
- Stono Rebellion
The General Assembly passed the Negro Act of 1740 to restrict slaves' freedoms and importation.
In response to the rebellion, the General Assembly passed the Negro Act of 1740, which restricted slaves' freedoms, placed a moratorium on importing new slaves, and required a ratio of one white to ten blacks on any plantation.
Sources
- Stono Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
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