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A Feeling of Freedom: . Black Watermen of North Carolina, 1800-1860 Jess Hopkins. Organization. Coastal North Carolina Slave laws and hiring out How watermen used their position. Slave Laws. Slaves were property They could not contract: Could not own property or money
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A Feeling of Freedom: Black Watermen of North Carolina, 1800-1860 Jess Hopkins
Organization • Coastal North Carolina • Slave laws and hiring out • How watermen used their position
Slave Laws • Slaves were property • They could not contract: • Could not own property or money • Could not negotiate for selves • Could not marry • Hiring out
How Watermen Used Position • Gain Respect • Opportunity for “advancement” • Earn money • Buy property • Escape slavery