I'm going to disagree with this statement but I don't argue with people on the internet so I'll just leave it at that.
In comments below Grouchy Medievalist points out some historical sources that might be of help.
I will say this - once the slaves were "freed" (such as that freedom was...) and they became part of the labor pool then yes…
I'm going to disagree with this statement but I don't argue with people on the internet so I'll just leave it at that.
In comments below Grouchy Medievalist points out some historical sources that might be of help.
I will say this - once the slaves were "freed" (such as that freedom was...) and they became part of the labor pool then yes, the police set about oppressing them with particular gusto. No doubt racism played a big role.
I'm going to disagree with this statement but I don't argue with people on the internet so I'll just leave it at that.
In comments below Grouchy Medievalist points out some historical sources that might be of help.
I will say this - once the slaves were "freed" (such as that freedom was...) and they became part of the labor pool then yes, the police set about oppressing them with particular gusto. No doubt racism played a big role.
https://plsonline.eku.edu/insidelook/brief-history-slavery-and-origins-american-policing