Virginian laws regarding indentured servitude that were enacted during the 1660s
A)always followed the English common law.
B)differed from English common law in that they allowed slaves who were Christianized the ability to sue for their freedom.
C)had a negative effect on enslaved fathers.
D)immediately increased the number of slaves purchased due to the weakening of restrictive legislation.

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Virginian laws enacted during the 1660s had a significant impact on the social and legal status of indentured servants and slaves, including negative effects on enslaved fathers by further entrenching the institution of slavery and codifying racial distinctions in servitude. These laws began to solidify the legal differences between white indentured servants and African slaves, often to the detriment of the latter's familial rights and statuses.

Virginian Laws Regarding Indentured Servitude That Were Enacted During the 1660s