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What were the sets of laws that took away the rights of slaves?
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∙ 11y ago
Between 1830 and 1860 life under slavery became even more difficult because the slave codes -- the laws in the Southern states that controlled enslaved people --became more severe. In existence since the 1700's slave codes aimed to prevent the event white Southerners dreaded most-- the slave rebellion. For this reason slave codes prohibited slaves from assembling in large groups and from leaving their master's property without a written pass.
Slave codes also made it a crime to teach enslaved people to read or write. White Southerners feared that a literate slave might lead other African Americans in rebellion. A slave who did not know how to read and write, whites believed, was less likely to rebel.
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What were sets of laws that took away the right of slaves?
Slave codes
What are three examples of slaves codes?
Slave Codes were sets of laws during the colonial period and/or in individual states after the American Revolution, which defined the status of slaves and the rights and responsibilities of slave owners.
What does the declaration of rights do?
The declaration of rights sets up laws to which states and countries follow. They Make laws basically
Which bill of rights is this I cannot be charged Excessive fines or bail?
The Eighth Amendment sets Bail and Punishment laws, which would include excessive fines.
Which branch of government sets rules for the government and protects rights and freedom of the citizens?
The branch of legislative is the branch that makes the laws. The one that protects rights and freedoms of the citizens aren't in one of the branches, but it is called the Bill of Rights. (It has nothing to do with money)
What was added to the US constitution in 1791 to protect peoples rights?
In the US, the US Constitution sets the rules for protecting citizen rights. State constitutions do the same with regard to state laws and their effect on citizens. Individual local laws are designed to protect citizen rights as well.
Which document sets up the basic principles and laws that determine the powers and duties of the government?
a court evidence of labor and constutution for the u.s to Carrie out many bills or laws so people can be free all the time
Why is the government and law so important?
Government is important because it brings order to a society. The government sets rules and laws that help people to live together. It governs the relationships between society, and it enforces legal rights and natural rights.
Which of the following is not a purpose of the supreme court it reviwes laws interrupt laws it serves the highest court it sets policys?
It sets policy Apex ;P
Is the Bill of Rights limited?
The Bill of Rights sets limits- it tells what the government is NOT allowed to do.
How does the Constitution protect individual rights?
The Constitution protects freedom in many ways. here are three ways.It sets up a fair form of government. You can't be free without justice.It sets up rules for the government to work within by creating boundaries for state government laws and federal government laws (see the 10th amendment).The Bill of Rights outlines freedom and rights preserved for the individual (some have previously argued that this is the only part of the constitution that protects individual rights).
What is a system that sets up and enforces the laws of society?
a government
