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 Topic: Lynching

This  week we are looking at the Black codes or laws that were enacted after  the Civil War to oppress African Americans and prevent equality for  people of color. 

For the follow up--

Look at the website that explains the History of Racist Laws in America.

Pick  one law listed on the website "History of Racist Laws in America" and  summarize the law for your peers. Do not limit yourself to only laws  against African Americans...any law that goes against an American's  right for equality has a dramatic effect on the society as a whole.