Before the Balloon: Barbados's 1661 Slave Code
Behind balloons and get away stories, there was the 1661 Barbados Slave Code. It helped define slavery in law and made Barbados a model for Britain's Atlantic nests. Our 56-second video sets the scene rapidly, then the feature unpacks it: why Barbados is called a very first servant society, how sugar cash and legal control collaborated, and where to look for proof on the ground. We also keep in mind the Halifax connection and point to daily voices that complicate any single version of occasions. The page links to maps, readings, and conversation prompts, making it useful for both casual readers and teachers alike.
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