nov 26, 1859 - White Workers Cite Unfair Competition from Slaves

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"White workers in South Carolina petition for relief against competition from slave and free black workers.

The state legislature expressed sympathy with the 'specific' economic complaint of the petitioners, but is more concerned with repressing the general social status of African Americans."

Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/interactive/slavery-united-states/

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