During colonial times, they used laws that controlled the lives of enslaved Americans that denied them basic rights. These were called

Answer 1

These laws were called "slave codes." Slave codes were regulations established in the American colonies that defined the status of enslaved people and the rights of their owners. These codes restricted the movement, behavior, and rights of enslaved individuals, effectively institutionalizing racial discrimination and control. They varied by colony but generally included provisions that denied enslaved people basic human rights, such as the right to own property, marry, or gather in groups.