How were black codes similar to slavery?

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AMT · Answer 1 · 2022-11-08T08:51:35+0000

Black codes were laws that limited the freedom of African Americans, its similar to slavery because it restricted the freedom of African Americans they were forced to sign labor contracts yearly and if they refused they were at risk of being arrested, fined, or forced into unpaid labor.

Acjay · Answer 2 · 2022-11-11T10:54:20+0000

Black codes were restrictive laws designed to limit the freedom of African Americans and ensure their availability as a cheap labor force

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