Jim Crow Laws

referring to one being "seperate but equal" which also resulted in the unfair treatment of blacks after slavery had ended

Emancipation

to be free. referring to slaves. but as we read in zinn's article simply because one is emancipated does not guarantee freedom.

Free Labor

Since the slaves did everything to cultivate the land the slaves are the ones who should own the land.

abolitionist

A person who fought to try and end slavery. Preferable blacks instead of whites due to unconscious racism.