African Americans who fought for the Union during the Civil War were paid less than white soldiers.
African American soldiers only recieved $10 per month for being a soldier, whereas their white counterparts received $13 a month.
Countries that have "free-market" economy generally have better standards of living. It is an economy whereas it is dependent of supplies and demands. By no meaning it has no controls within the government.
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