PROJECT: SLAVE CODES Slave laws, called slave codes, varied in detail from state to state but were generally restrictive and negative, and strengthened during periods of increased abolitionist activity. Slaves that broke any of the laws or codes were tried in regular courts or slave tribunals. The usual punishment for an infraction was whipping; but branding, imprisonment, or execution were the punishments for more serious offenses. Use an encyclopedia, the Internet, or other sources to research the slave codes. Then write a 500 word report. The following questions are offered as guidelines to address in your report. You are not limited to this list. Possible questions: 1. What specific restrictions were placed on slaves? Were the same restrictions placed on free blacks? 2. How did free blacks respond to the slave codes? 3. What did abolitionists do in response to the slave codes? 4. When and how did the codes change? When and how were slave codes eliminated?

The first task here is to trace furrows, ripping up the maze of paths, and then excavate a deep trench in the ground. the second comprises refilling the trench with other material to make a foundation for the road build-up. the ground must not give way nor must bedrock or base be at all unreliable when the paving stones are trodden. next the road metalling is held in place on both sides by kerbing and numerous wedges. how numerous the squads working together! some are cutting down woodland and clearing the higher ground, others are using tools to smooth outcrops of rock and plane great beams." - a poem by statius praising the via domitiana, written 1st century c.e. using the prompt, another way that road building led to expansion besides trade was that it a) led to a uniform law system. b) created less class divisions due to economic expansion. c) allowed for the creation of unique architectural styles. d) allowed the military to move people and supplies further.