Asked by Chelsey Bascao on Jun 02, 2024

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What was the result of the "Maryland Act Concerning Negroes and Other Slaves" in 1664?

A) The act solidified the idea that slavery was perpetual and demonstrated the power of the General Assembly.
B) The act symbolized the fact that slavery had begun to decrease in importance in the British colonies.
C) The act banned indentured servitude and increased the number of enslaved Africans brought to the colonies.
D) The act established a process for freeing slaves and outlawed the enslavement of white women.
E) The act encouraged the marriage of freeborn women and slaves in order to increase the number of workers.

General Assembly

A legislative or deliberative body, often the name for the gathering representing the full membership of an organization, nation, or state, where members discuss and address key issues.

  • Study the transition towards an established practice of slavery from a legal and societal perspective, reflecting on judicial enactments and insurrections.
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ASHOK DUMARUJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
The "Maryland Act Concerning Negroes and Other Slaves" in 1664 solidified the idea that slavery was perpetual and demonstrated the power of the General Assembly. This act allowed slave owners to treat their slaves however they wanted without fear of interference from the government. It also established that the children of enslaved mothers would also be enslaved, perpetuating the institution of slavery for generations.