HIST 201 Study Guide - Final Guide: Hugo Grotius, Local Natives, W. M. Keck Observatory
31 Oct 2016
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If you enslave the body / christianize people by force. Wwii considered just because world decided they needed to stop hitler. Popularized by hugo grotius in the law of war and peace. Year before england established first colony in caribbean. Slaves taken captive in just war that are later sold to another, keep the buyer free of bad morals. Indentured servants servants who have contracts (used in tobacco fields for cheaper labor) Average life span of indentured servant was only 5 years. Wanted sons to have his land once he dies. Court rules he didn"t have right to property of himself cause he"s a negro . Brought to montreal in 1706 to be slave to merchant / smuggler. Used joseph to do smuggling in a cart full of goods. Master said he would blame it all on joseph if he was caught. Was eventually caught / joseph found guilty, but master convicted because others knew of his illegal activity.
