Which best defines the southern code during the slavery era?

The Southern Slave Codes were a collection of laws that listed down the position of slave in society and what duties of a slave owner and what his rights regarding how he handles his slaves.  There variations of these laws depending on location of the slave state.  Later on the victory of the North led to the abolition of slavery.

Explanation:

(202 bc - 220 ad) dynasty started by lui bang; a great and long-lasting rule, it discarded the harsh policies of the qin dynasty and adopted confucian principles; han rulers chose officials who passed the civil service exams rather than birth; it was a time of prosperity

silk

indigo  

rice

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