Northwest Ordinance of 1787 This ordinance led to the creation of new states in this area and the expansion of civil liberties including outlawing slavery. In reality, slavery still occurred in Michigan well into the 1830s.
This ordinance led to the creation of new states in this area and the expansion of civil liberties including outlawing slavery. In reality, slavery still occurred in Michigan well into the 1830s.
Three Matters decided by the Virginia Governor’s Council July 9, 1640This is a story of three indentured servants who run away from their master, are caught 10 days later and brought before the court to...
Treaty of Paris 1763This treaty marked the end of the French & Indian War between France and England. It is significant to Michigan which was a French...
Sommersett v Stewart (1772)This ruling in British courts determined that slavery in England could not be supported by common law. This legal success of Somerset and...
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