... old slave states, they were enough, when united with the loyal whites, to control the State. This feeds into the theory that if African-Americans were not disenfranchised, they would have gained control of the South. To restrict the liberties of blacks, the 1866 state legislature enacted "black codes" which essentially were an attempt to recreate slavery. A contract labor law specified ... on racial disguise. Across the South, so-called "Black Codes" passed by the new state governments, imposed a range of oppressive measures that amounted to a second slavery for freed people. In 1896, t...

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... looked upon as not only a legal bond, but as a unifying document that exemplifies the American desire for "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." From 1787, the year of its creation, until 1850, the Constitution helped to uphold these ideals, by ruling with the majority, but protecting the minority, as well as acting as a symbol of unity for the growing nation. ... other seemingly pro-slavery motions was forcing slavery upon them (Doc. F). The right to peaceful demonstration was protected by the Bill of Rights, however, abolitionists encouraged "personal liberty laws" which was the ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate