| Date | June 19, 1776 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Virginia Constitution |
| Description/Full Text | On June 19, the Virginia Constitution was adopted and recited in its preamble as a grievance against George III that he prompted the Negroes to rise in arms, those very Negroes whom, by an inhuman use of his negative, hge had refused permission to exclude by law. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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