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What were some of the ways in which southern whites maintained authority over African Americans?

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- They regularly punish those who did things wrong

-They threatened to punish those who were caught reading, writing, or talking with people they were supposed to

-Sometimes They would promise freedom for those who accomplish certain tasks, but they typically never fulfill these promises

-They prevented them from getting any education

-They would be punished if they tried to escape

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