What was the purpose of early “Black Codes” and the later "Jim Crow" laws in the South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries? (1 point)

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To enforce a system of racial segregation and discrimination
To enforce a system of racial segregation and discrimination

To promote racial equality and harmony
To promote racial equality and harmony

Answer 1

The purpose of early “Black Codes” and the later "Jim Crow" laws in the South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries was to enforce a system of racial segregation and discrimination. These laws aimed to restrict the rights of African Americans and maintain white supremacy after the Civil War and Reconstruction Era.