Record #:

20471

Author(s):

Clark, Ernest James, Jr.

Abstract:

The North Carolina slave code was not a product of legal theory or thought, but developed gradually based on the needs of the population. The code was intended to police the slave population and establish and maintain a unique social standard in the community. Later on the code, also developed the purpose of extending to slaves the basic civil privileges and personal security.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 39 Issue 2, Apr 1962, p148-164, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Slavery--History