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Do you think the permanent distribution of land to former slaves would have made a difference in the outcome of Reconstruction? Why or why not?


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A legal system originated in Europe, characterized by its codification of law, where laws are written into a collection, codex, or system, and serve as the primary source of law.

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The body of law that relates to crime, prescribing conduct perceived as threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to people’s property, health, safety, and moral welfare.

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The rescinding or cancellation of a contract or transaction. In general, its effect is to restore the parties to their original precontractual position.

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