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Maryland makes slavery hereditary

Maryland decrees lifelong, inheritable slavery and penalizes interracial marriage.

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September 20, 1664
Maryland makes slavery hereditary
Maryland decrees lifelong, inheritable slavery and penalizes interracial marriage.

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