What can be inferred by the passage of the black codes?

Question

Responses

Southern lawmakers wanted “separate but equal” rights.
Southern lawmakers wanted “separate but equal” rights. - no response given

Many white Southerners wanted African Americans to receive an equal education.
Many white Southerners wanted African Americans to receive an equal education. - no response given

Many white Southerners wanted African American to remain as servants.

Answer 1

Many white Southerners wanted African Americans to remain in a subordinate and servile position in society.