In what way was raced used to justify slavery?
Because African Americans were deemed as "less than" and inferior to their Caucasian counterparts, religiously and scientifically, slavery was justified.
What is the purpose of black codes in general?
The purpose of Black Codes was a way for the legal system to supply for-profit prisons with plenty of able bodied Black men (and women).
What is the Southern Manifesto and who drafted it?
The Southern Manifesto was a document written in opposition of integration of Blacks into public places (schools, dining venues, transportation, etc.). It was drafted by Senator Sam Erban Jr. from North Carolina.
How was mass incarceration used to re-enslave non-white and poor Americans.
Because crime is correlates with economic class, poor Americans fell victim to mass incarceration. Also, Black Codes were a way to target and incarcerate Blacks.
War on Drugs
The War on Drugs was initialized as a way to target and imprison African Americans.
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