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Slave laws established in the Southern colonies were heavily influenced by the need to control the large enslaved populations and ensure the economic viability of plantation agriculture. These laws, such as the Slave Codes, were shaped by existing English legal traditions and colonial experiences, which emphasized the protection of property rights, including enslaved individuals as property. Additionally, fears of rebellion and social unrest among enslaved people prompted stricter regulations and punishments, reinforcing a system of racial hierarchy and oppression.

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