Sugar and Law: The Barbados Slave Code Explained

Before balloons and escape narratives, there was the 1661 Barbados Slave Code. It helped specify slavery in law and made Barbados a design for Britain's Atlantic colonies. Our short video sets the scene quickly, then the function unloads it: why Barbados is called a very first slave society, how sugar cash and legal control interacted, and where to search for proof on the ground. We also note the Halifax connection and indicate everyday voices that make complex any single variation of events. The page links to maps, readings, and discussion prompts, making it helpful for both casual readers and educators alike.


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