Explain how the lives of ex-slaves were criminalized following the Thirteenth Amendment.

What will be an ideal response?


Example should indicate that after the Thirteenth Amendment freed the slaves, Black Codes criminalized minor offenses such as vagrancy for Blacks only. As a result, the Black inmate population grew and inmates were sold to farms, factories, and mines through the convict leasing system.

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Which of the following is TRUE of nonexculpatory defenses?

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According to routine activities theory, the interaction of these three variables reflect the routine activities of the typical American lifestyle: capable guardians, motivated offenders, and __________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What are the objectives of the preliminary investigation?

What will be an ideal response?

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Locations with the highest concentrations of lead also report the highest levels of:

a. mental illness c. mercury b. ADHD d. homicide

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