This Day The First Anti-Amalgamation Law (1664)
Sep 19, 2023
Exploring the history and impact of Maryland's first anti-amalgamation law in 1664, which banned interracial marriage. Discussing the difference between amalgamation and miscegenation, the racial classifications, and the dynamics surrounding the Pocahontas exception. Examining power dynamics, societal structures, and the impact on free black communities.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Difference Between Amalgamation and Miscegenation in the Context of Anti-Amalgamation Laws
02:11 • 4min
Racial Classifications, Anti-Miscegenation Laws, and the Pocahontas Exception in Early Colonial North America
06:15 • 3min
Power Dynamics and the Maryland Statute on Interracial Marriage
09:24 • 2min
The Impact of Anti-Miscegenation Laws on Free Black Communities
10:55 • 8min