Race Distinctions in American Law

CHAPTER IV

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THE “BLACK LAWS” OF 1865–68 35–66

“Black Laws” of Free States 36

Restrictions upon Movement of Negroes 40

Limitations upon Negroes in Respect to Occupations 41

Sale of Firearms and Liquor to Negroes 43

Labor Contracts of Negroes 46

Apprentice Laws 53

Vagrancy Laws 58

Pauper Laws 60