Question

What was the primary goal of the Black Codes passed by Southern states after the Civil War? (1 point)
Establish voting rights
Create job opportunities
Limit African American freedoms
Promote economic equality

Answer 1

The primary goal of the Black Codes passed by Southern states after the Civil War was to **limit African American freedoms**. These laws were aimed at restricting the rights and movements of newly freed African Americans and maintaining white supremacy in the South.