Slavery

Slavery was a evil part of America's history. The south relied on slavery to keep up the economy. The south filled with poverty. The south wanted revenge, they government was getting affected by the south, and a "fight" started between the south and African-Americans again. The south significantly increased the punishment for minor crimes. There was obvious discrimination, only 15% of criminals arrested were white. The south started a new way to profit from criminals. The jails started "leasing" convicts to people to work for them; and indirect way to practice slavery.