1708

Blacks Outnumber Whites in South Carolina

By 1708, Black individuals outnumbered white settlers in South Carolina. This demographic shift reflected the growing reliance on enslaved Africans for labor in the colony, particularly in the cultivation of rice and indigo, which were central to the colony’s economy. The significant Black population played a crucial role in shaping the social and economic landscape of early South Carolina.

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Queen Anne

Queen Anne refused to assent to the Scottish Militia Bill, the last time the royal veto was used.

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Southern Colonies Require Militia Captains to Enlist and Train Slaves

The Southern colonies require militia captains to enlist and train one slave for every white soldier.

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Rhode Island Requires Slaves be Acompanied

Rhode Island requires that slaves be accompanied by their masters when visiting the homes of free persons.

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