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Yes, the treatment of enslaved individuals in the North differed from that in the South. While both regions practiced slavery, the North had a smaller enslaved population and many states gradually abolished slavery by the early 19th century. In the South, slavery was integral to the economy and enslaved people were subjected to harsher conditions, forced labor, and a more brutal system of control. However, it's important to note that even in the North, free Black individuals often faced discrimination and were not afforded the same rights as white citizens.
In the 1800s, slaves in the South primarily worked on large plantations, engaging in labor-intensive agricultural tasks such as cotton and tobacco farming, while those in the North were often employed in various industries, domestic service, or as skilled laborers. The system of slavery was more entrenched and widespread in the South, where it was a cornerstone of the economy and society, whereas in the North, slavery was gradually being abolished, leading to a smaller, less institutionalized presence. Additionally, Southern slaves generally faced harsher conditions and more brutal treatment compared to their Northern counterparts, who, while still facing discrimination and exploitation, had somewhat more opportunities for mobility and freedom.
Of course they were slaves. But during the civil War, they were treated very badly in the south because of discrimination. Some slaves were even killed for trying to run away. In the north, they were not slaves but still discriminated.
Discrimination against African-Americans in the North was often less overtly violent than in the South, where Jim Crow laws enforced strict segregation and institutional racism. In the North, discrimination took the form of social and economic exclusion, such as redlining, limited job opportunities, and restrictive housing practices, which created de facto segregation. While Southern discrimination was legally sanctioned and deeply rooted in the culture, Northern discrimination was more subtle and often masked by a facade of progressivism. However, both regions shared the commonality of systemic racism and inequality.
Very few jobs were available for them. They may have not have been slaves, but discrimination still existed. The best job for an African American man was on a ship or working in the shipping industry. Some had farms and businesses, but life wasn't that easy for them even in the north.
Why do you think that discrimination against free African Americans was harsher in the South than in the North?
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There was not slaves in the north. Discrimination, yes. Slaves, no.
The Compromise of 1850 appeased both North and South in several ways. The South was granted a harsher treatment of fugitive slaves by the North. Both North and South were granted parts of the Texas Territory. At this time, Washington, D.C. still had slaves, but the Compromise of 1850 did away with that practice.
The Civil War was over slavery. The North was against it and the south was for slavery. The North won so all the slaves were freed.
The North American slaves were largely unsuccessful at insurrection against their owners because their activities were so closely monitored. However, some groups of slaves still managed to revolt.
There are no state laws in North Carolina which explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
There are no state laws in North Dakota which explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
The North was against slavery and had many slaves in their army. The South on the other hand wanted slaves.
Most of the Chesapeake area slaves were sold because they were in the North before the Civil War and the North was supposedly against slavery. Many slaves were traded or sold if they were not performing as promised.
The south was against Taxation without Representation from the north they were also against the north telling them that they could no longer have slaves. The North wanted a peaceful country. No slaves. They got mad when Virginia succeded from the Union in 1861
Of course they were slaves. But during the civil War, they were treated very badly in the south because of discrimination. Some slaves were even killed for trying to run away. In the north, they were not slaves but still discriminated.