Despite their disagreements Rhode Island thrived economically with slavery because they were all interconnected around water. By the 18th century Rhode Island colonist supplied sugar plantations in the West Indies with slaves, livestock, dairy, fish, and lumber. In return the colonist received molasses. This was important because it was turned into Rum. Rhode Island first became involved in slavery with the institution of slavery. The Indians introduced slavery before colonist took control of Rhode Island. Rhode Island made the switch from Native American slavery to African slavery in 1656 and 1676 after officials in Providence banned slavery for African Americans and Native Americans. These were local ordinances and weren’t enforced throughout the colony. African slavery was still heavily exposed to the colonist as Rhode Island continues to poor into the colony due to the continued trade with the West Indies. Rhode Island first rebels against the ruling of slaves in 1696 when slaves were purchased from the Sea-Flower in Newport. The Rhode Island General Assembly in 1703 establishes a law that states that Native American and African slaves are not allowed out past 9 o’clock. This law implies that Natives and Africans are slaves. African American slaves
Despite their disagreements Rhode Island thrived economically with slavery because they were all interconnected around water. By the 18th century Rhode Island colonist supplied sugar plantations in the West Indies with slaves, livestock, dairy, fish, and lumber. In return the colonist received molasses. This was important because it was turned into Rum. Rhode Island first became involved in slavery with the institution of slavery. The Indians introduced slavery before colonist took control of Rhode Island. Rhode Island made the switch from Native American slavery to African slavery in 1656 and 1676 after officials in Providence banned slavery for African Americans and Native Americans. These were local ordinances and weren’t enforced throughout the colony. African slavery was still heavily exposed to the colonist as Rhode Island continues to poor into the colony due to the continued trade with the West Indies. Rhode Island first rebels against the ruling of slaves in 1696 when slaves were purchased from the Sea-Flower in Newport. The Rhode Island General Assembly in 1703 establishes a law that states that Native American and African slaves are not allowed out past 9 o’clock. This law implies that Natives and Africans are slaves. African American slaves