What were slave codes?

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state laws to control slaves
state laws to control slaves

conduct standards slaves held themselves to
conduct standards slaves held themselves to

state laws to expand slavery
state laws to expand slavery

national laws to limit slavery
national laws to limit slavery

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Slave codes were state laws to control slaves. These laws were designed to define the status of slaves and the rights of their owners, as well as to regulate the behavior of slaves and prevent rebellion or escape.