slavery in 13 colonies, 1770. numbers show actual , estimated enslaved population colony. colors show enslaved population percentage of each colony s total population. boundaries shown based on 1860 state boundaries, not of 1770 colonies.
the articles of confederation of new england confederation of 1643 contained clause provided return of fugitive slaves. however, referred confederation of colonies of massachusetts, plymouth, connecticut , new haven, , unrelated articles of confederation of united states formed after declaration of independence. both africans , native americans slaves in new england colonies in 18th century. articles new england confederation provided return of slaves in section 8:
it agreed if servant run away master other of these confederated jurisdictions, in such case, upon certificate of 1 magistrate in jurisdiction out of said servant fled, or upon other due proof; said servant shall delivered, either master, or other pursues , brings such certificate or proof.
as colonies grew , settlers expanded other areas, slavery continued in english territories , in former dutch territories new amsterdam, became new york.
serious attempts @ formulating uniform policy recapture of escaped slaves began under articles of confederation of united states in 1785.
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