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Southern governments passed laws called Black Codes that

granted freedom to African Americans.

supplied land to African Americans.

banned slavery in all Southern states.

restricted the rights of African Americans.

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User Zvone
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Answer:

granted freedom to African Americans

Step-by-step explanation:

Black codes were restrictive laws designed to limit the freedom of African Americans and ensure their availability as a cheap labor force after slavery was abolished during the Civil War.

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User Enthusiasticgeek
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They restricted the rights of African Americans.
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User Dan Gifford
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