What was the point of slave codes? a. masters wanted to systematically free slaves when they could no longer work. b. masters wanted laws that would protect slaves from cruelty. c. masters wanted to encourage their slaves to rebel against other masters. d. masters wanted laws that would reinforce their power over slaves.

The political cartoon below was drawn by thomas nast in 1871: a political cartoon shows a heavy set man with a long nose and a beard in a suit and vest. he is smoking a cigar and has a menacing expression. he leans against a large box that says, in counting there is strength. on top of that box is a smaller container labeled, the ballot. dialogue under the cartoon reads, thats whats the matter. boss tweed, as long as i count the votes, what are you going to do about it? say? public domain what issue does this cartoon address?