What was one reason that southern states passed laws after 1800 to discourage manumission?

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Southern whites feared that freed blacks would seek revenge for past treatment as slaves.

Stromwerk answered Jun 15, 2019

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Southern whites feared that freed blacks would seek revenge for past treatment as slaves.

Xelurg answered Jun 20, 2019

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