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RossYes. It was guised under the convict system. Convicts could be as young as 14 and could be convicted for crimes as small as "looking" at a white woman, cursing or vagrancy. Most died of starvation and torture. Prisoners were "traded" for money to coal mines and railroads throughout Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.
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What problems did black people face in America during the 1920's?
the 'KKK' 'farming' 'slavery' 'the boom' etc i am an a level history student. ta
What if America had no slavery?
there would be no blacks in america
When was slavery first introduced in America?
Slavery was first introduced to america in jamestown, virginia during 1619.
When did black slavery start in America?
Black slavery in America started in 1807. No, it was prior to 1776. There was discussion about including the elimination of slavery in the declaration of Independence.
Why did it take so long for slavery to end in America?
The first countries in the world to abolish slavery were in Europe and North America. Many countries in Africa did not abolish slavery until the 1980s.
