Slaves were governed differently by the French and the Spanish. Discuss two specific differences in the ways that slaves were governed.
What will be an ideal response?
In the Spanish colonies all slaves were accorded legal protections and they could purchase their freedom. In the French colonies the Black Codes outlined all aspects of slave life, including but not limited to the legislation of life, death, purchase, marriage, religion, and the treatment of slaves by their masters.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Sociologists are required to use all eight steps of the research model provided in the text
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The most notable deforestation in the world is taking place in ___________________________.
a. the parks in North America b. the forests in Europe c. the villages of Southeast Asia d. the Amazon rain forest
Which of these is NOT one of the social processes discussed in the text?
a. collaboration b. exchange c. conflict d. competition