Question

What were the purposes of the Black Codes enacted by Southern states during Reconstruction?



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Responses

to punish former slaveowners and restrict their ability to own property
to punish former slaveowners and restrict their ability to own property

to restrict the rights of African Americans and prevent them from achieving economic independence
to restrict the rights of African Americans and prevent them from achieving economic independence

to help former slaves learn new trades and provide help to them and their families
to help former slaves learn new trades and provide help to them and their families

to prevent state governments from infringing on the rights of African Americans or preventing them from voting

Answers

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The correct response is:

**to restrict the rights of African Americans and prevent them from achieving economic independence.**

The Black Codes were laws enacted by Southern states during Reconstruction to control the labor and behavior of African Americans and to ensure they remained in a subordinate position in society.