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In History / College | 2025-07-05

Under the new slave code enacted in 1705 by the House of Burgesses, how were slaves classified?

A. as an enemy faction, in need of extreme suppression
B. as legal equals but social inferiors to free persons
C. as indentured servants who could earn their freedom
D. as prisoners, guilty of blasphemy
E. as property, completely subject to the will of their masters

Asked by rayven63

Answer (2)

The 1705 Slave Code classified slaves as property, making them completely subject to their masters' will. This legal status denied slaves any personal rights or recognition as human beings. The enactment of this code significantly impacted the lives and social structures of enslaved individuals. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

The 1705 Slave Code classified slaves as property, rendering them entirely subject to their masters' will and denying them any personal rights. This legal designation fundamentally dehumanized enslaved individuals and had significant consequences on their lives. The chosen option is E.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-11

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