This is so disgusting and its insane these ideas and practices continued unenforced but also not surprising at all for America.

So much of Southern wealth came from the labor of African Americans who never have been reimbursed.

So little of this history is erased by the United States and they replace this knowledge with enforcing the idea that slavery ended in 1865

It makes sense he would turn to convict leasing because of his history as a plantation owner and slave owner

Interesting connection to what we learned about in past weeks and how many early politicians were connected to the Masonics.

Should places be named after him because of what hes done?

I think its important to keep in mind all of his policies only benefited one group.

Its so disgusting that he was the leader of these mobs. Especially because his when remembering his life most only focus on on the "good" he did

There is something about this term that feels like it softens the realities of the system. I suppose Wikipedia wouldnt use "Chattel slavery" every time but it still feels weird.

The same plantation that had a long history of slavery.

It is interesting how his page starts and includes so many positive accomplishments. This seems to almost direct attention away from his negative actions and legacy.