Question

Why did Southern states pass the Black Codes?

Group of answer choices

A).to maintain the old way of life

B).to end the system of slavery

C).to spread slavery to Union states

D).to reduce discrimination against Black people

Answer 1

A. To main the old way of life.

During the reconstruction era several southern states enacted restrictive laws that limited the freedom(s) of African Americans. In some states, black Americans were forced to sign labor contracts every year, if they refused to sign then they risk being arrested.