Tag Archives: Slavery

February 1, 1861

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Joel Byers

On February 1, 1861, Texas voted to secede from the Union. They’d only been a state for 15 years and weren’t altogether sure which other states they should emulate. When Washington, DC asked them why they wanted to secede, Texas said, “Well, Alabama and… Continue reading →

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February 24, 2007

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Joel Byers

On February 24, 2007 the state of Virginia’s General Assembly decided to act like a collection of moral adults and passed a resolution expressing “profound regret” for the state’s role in promoting and enforcing slavery. There were no riots or sudden lawsuits. The descendants of the slaves didn’t go around and wag their fingers at … Continue reading →

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January 1, 1808

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1808 the United States stopped the importation of slaves from Africa, after discovering it was now cheaper to grow their own. The pros to growing your own slaves in the America was that they would already know the language and their place in society and they wouldn’t always be … Continue reading →

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February 28, 1859

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1859, the Arkansas legislature required all the free blacks within its territory to choose exile or slavery. Over 94% chose slavery and the knowledge that they’d have a roof over their heads, one square meal a day, a steady job and the ability to work outside in the fresh … Continue reading →

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