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some Virginia law in the 1800's, before the war of 1811. no one knows for sure, though. scientists r trying to find out by reading journals.

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What were laws the regulated the legal rights of slaves called?

some Virginia law in the 1800's, before the war of 1811. no one knows for sure, though. scientists r trying to find out by reading journals.


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