The oppression for slaves reached its peak with the Runaway Slave Act of 1850. ... No longer would a slave have to be brought before a court to process crimes, the master had ultimate power. ... The Virginia Slave Codes of 1705 became the model of slave codes for other colonies. ... The New York City Slave Rebellion of 1712 occurred after several slaves had a meeting in a tavern. ... Slaves committing or engaging in conspiracy would be executed. ...

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