Barbados 1661: From Sugar to Statute Behind Washington Black

What stands behind Washington Black's flight is a legal system created to keep him grounded. In 1661, Barbados enacted the Slave Code and became Britain's very first servant society. The island's approach took a trip, shaping guidelines and practices throughout the English Caribbean and beyond. Our 56-second trailer compresses that story: sugar and statute, empire and enforcement, and the human actions that refused to vanish. The buddy article keeps it clear and practical, with links to sources, timelines, and locations you can still visit today, from windmill towers to coral-stone boiling homes. If you are curious about how a little island could influence the wider Atlantic world, this is a succinct starting point with solid references.


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