Flashcard on Code Noir

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What was the Code Noir also known as?

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The Black Code

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In what year did the French government issue the Code Noir for the Louisiana colony?

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1724

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According to the Code Noir, if the husband is a slave and the wife is a free woman, what is the status of their children?

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Free

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What does the Code Noir say about slaves belonging to different masters gathering in crowds?

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It is forbidden

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What must masters provide for slaves who are disabled from working?

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Food and maintenance

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What does the Code Noir declare about slaves' rights to property?

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They have no right to any kind of property

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What is the rule about the sale of husbands and wives according to the Code Noir?

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They cannot be sold separately if belonging to the same master.

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What happens to children under fourteen years of age according to the Code Noir?

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They cannot be separated from their parents

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Who was the king of France when the Code Noir was enacted?

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King Louis XIV

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What is the penalty for slaves gathering in crowds according to the Code Noir?

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Corporal punishment