A monarchy is a form of government ruled by a single family ,and the power resides in one individual,likea king or queen.....An oligarchy is a form of government in which power resides with a few people.These people usually inherit power due to their wealth ,status ,or education.
The African Americans had to do the chores for the white men, basically a maid but not paying. Some people tried to free the slaves like Harriet Tubman, the most well known person to.
