Question

in order to explain slavery, english colonists used the bible. they argued that africans were meant to be held in slavery and that by being enslaved they had the opportunity to be introduced to christianity. the laws of virginia gradually changed to separate enslaved african and restrict their movement. enslaved africans were treated more harshly by the laws, and it became more and more difficult for them to legally escape from slavery. at the same time, the laws improved conditions for whites, and prevented them from associating with enslaved africans. whites and african enslaved people became completely divided by law. this caused these two groups to see each other differently, and to treat each other differently. what eventually resulted was race - based slavery. an individuals status was determined by their skin color, and one could be a enslaved by birth, and they would remain a slave their whole lives. 4 how did the laws change in virginia to support race - based slavery? 5 why did virginia create race - based slavery? why were these laws passed? power. these laws supported those people who were at the very top of society. those people who controlled the economy of virginia. laws were created to support those in power and explain the use of slave labor. even though the living conditions of poor whites were very similar to those in slavery, whites thought of themselves as more like plantation owners and better than poor blacks. through racism, free whites felt like they had power, even though they had none

Explanation:

The laws in Virginia separated enslaved Africans, restricted their movement, made escape difficult, improved conditions for whites and prevented association between the two groups. This was done to support those in power and the use of slave - labor.

Answer:

1. The laws in Virginia gradually changed to separate enslaved Africans and restrict their movement, treated them more harshly, made it harder for them to legally escape slavery, improved conditions for whites and prevented whites from associating with enslaved Africans.
2. Virginia created "race - based" slavery to support those at the top of society who controlled the economy. The laws were passed to support the powerful and explain the use of slave labor.