Understanding Carta de Alforria

The video discusses the concept of Carta de Alforria, a document granting freedom to enslaved individuals. It explains the differences between conditional and unconditional freedom, how freedom could be purchased or donated, and the registration of these documents. Additionally, it covers various types of freedom documents, including those granted at baptism or through a will, highlighting their historical and religious significance.

What is a Carta de Alforria?

• A document granting freedom to a slave

• A letter of recommendation

• A legal contract for employment

• A birth certificate

Who typically issued a Carta de Alforria?

• The local community

• The slave owner

• The church

• The government

What is a conditional Carta de Alforria?

• Freedom granted with specific conditions

• A temporary freedom pass

• Freedom granted without any conditions

• A document for purchasing freedom

Which of the following is an example of a condition in a conditional Carta de Alforria?

• The slave must pay a fee

• The slave must join the military

• The slave must work for another family

• The slave must remain with the owner until their death

How could a slave obtain a Carta de Alforria?

• By purchasing it

• By being born into a free family

• By winning a contest

• By inheriting it

Who could purchase a Carta de Alforria for a slave?

• A religious brotherhood

• A relative or friend

• The slave themselves

• All of the above

What was a common reason given in documents for granting a Carta de Alforria?

• For good behavior

• For financial gain

• For military service

• For political reasons

Where were Carta de Alforria often registered?

• In a government office

• In a church

• In a courthouse

• In a notary's office

What is a Pia Alforria?

• Freedom granted at birth

• Freedom granted at death

• Freedom granted at baptism

• Freedom granted at marriage

What is a Testamentary Alforria?

• Freedom granted by a government decree

• Freedom granted by a community vote

• Freedom granted by a court

• Freedom granted in a will