History of slavery in North Carolina

Slavery was legally practiced in the Province of North Carolina and the state of North Carolina until January 1, 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Prior to statehood, there were 41,000 enslaved African-Americans in the Province of North Carolina in 1767. By 1860, the number of slaves in the state of North Carolina was 331,059, about one third of the total population of the state. In 1860, there were nineteen counties in North Carolina where the number of slaves was larger than the free white population. During the antebellum period the state of North Carolina passed several laws to protect the rights of slave owners while disenfranchising the rights of slaves. There was a constant fear amongst white slave owners in North Carolina of slave revolts from the time of the American Revolution. Despite their circumstances, some North Carolina slaves and freed slaves distinguished themselves as artisans, soldiers during the Revolution, religious leaders, and writers.

[@mollysurey6058]

slow down. you're talking way too fast.

[@tommeredith7079]

As a white man I'm ashamed of the treatment and treachery of the slaves.
I'm equally ashamed of how blacks were treated after serving during the war.
They put their lives on the line and upon returning were still subject to racism.

[@alwayssceptical7954]

Your ashamed of what others in history did? Spineless jellyfish much? Do you understand the mentality difference? If you really want to know why slavery happened read KJV Genesis 9:24-27!!
It's not like Africans sold their own either? Every heard of malaria? No Whites ever caught slaves in Africa. It's not like slavery was world wide with every race.

[@lovealwaysbibi3336]

I had a homeboy who happens to be white and his last name is Meredith too! Maybe you all were on the right side of things in the past.

[@michelej9496]

Be proud of the fact that not everyone felt that way. Many were unsung hero's the John Browns, they were part of the Underground Railroad.

[@drewtate5470]

@@lovealwaysbibi3336 unlikely

[@lovealwaysbibi3336]

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[@patrickar1491]

Dont be lazy with your history! Slavery did NOT end with the Emancipation Proclamation. Slavery ended with the 13th ammendment.

[@michelej9496]

Thank you, I think you did very well. Much appreciated.

[@jaywilliams1441]

I'm from halifax county & I want to know how many slaves was there

[@CRange-bh3tb]

I’m from Halifax too

[@KennuhWayne]

​@CRange-bh3tb Recently discovered that my ancestors were enslaved in Halifax County, and even took up residence there after being emancipated. Basically, Halifax County is pretty much where my family tree began in America, so I'll be traveling there in July to visit

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