Slave+Codes

When slavery was still active in America, slaves had to abide by certain rules known as slave code. Slave code stated what slaves were forbidden to do and what they were allowed to do. They had no freedom of movement and so could not go where they wished without their master's consent. Slaves also could not delve into the "pursuit of happiness" as the Declaration of Independence allowed citizens of the U.S. Also, slaves could not receive most forms of education such as reading and writing, but some were allowed to learn counting. However some slaves were allowed the privelege to marry other African Americans, make their own money, and take part in some holiday celebration if the master of the owned slave allowed it.  media type="custom" key="8237606"
 * Slave Code **