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What was the perception of the Klan among many white Southerners after the postbellum era?
How did the role of police change after the end of slavery?
What did Southern policemen continue to implement after slavery's end?
What aspect of Southern honor influenced the behavior of white men during the postbellum era?
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How did Southern society perceive the actions taken by patrollers in the 19th century?
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What did freedmen like W L Bost and J.T. Tims realize about law enforcement after slavery?
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What continued to influence policing practices in Southern towns after the Civil War?
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What social shift occurred regarding the control of 'marginal' members of Southern society?
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What was the attitude of white law enforcement towards their authority post-slavery?
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Study Notes
White Southern Honor
- White Southerners believed in their dominance over Black Southerners
- They saw the Ku Klux Klan as true law enforcers
- This belief was a continuation of the idea of Southern honor
Southern Law Enforcement
- The legacy of slave patrols continued after the end of slavery
- Law enforcement used patrolling as a way to enforce racial segregation and control Black citizens
- White men became law enforcement officers and took on aspects of slave patrol roles
- They justified their actions by enacting race-neutral laws that were selectively enforced on Blacks, similar to how slave patrols were applied
- These laws included curfews and vagrancy
The Continuation of Control
- Former slaves recognized the similarities between slave patrols and the brutality of white Southern law enforcement
- While the systems changed from slave patrols to police forces, the aim remained the same — to control Black Southerners
- White Southerners saw the need for racial dominance even after the abolition of slavery
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This quiz explores the dynamics of white Southern honor and its impact on law enforcement practices in the South. It delves into the historical context of slave patrols evolving into modern policing, revealing the systemic controls over Black citizens. Understand the racially charged legislation and the continuity of oppressive practices in Southern society.
