Political systems

Political systems

The organisation and interaction of the members that make up the governing power of a social community or state.

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oppression

Political systems; Slavery

Domination by others in a harsh or unwanted way.

Organization of Afro-American Unity

Political systems; Slavery

Organization founded by Malcolm X after his break with the Black Muslims in 1963. This rival organization promoted the idea of universal brotherhood. Still, Malcolm X felt that ...

outward passage

Political systems; Slavery

The first stage in the transatlantic slave trade with ships carrying goods from Europe to trade in Africa for captured Africans (see also Triangular trade)

overseer

Political systems; Slavery

Person on a plantation paid a wage to organize the work of the enslaved people; manager.

pattyrollers

Political systems; Slavery

After Nat Turner's slave uprising in 1831, Southerners had young white men patrol the areas between plantations to prevent runaway slaves from reaching the North and freedom, and ...