It kept African captives from owning property, receiving an education, moving about freely, or meeting in large groups.
Slave Codes.
slave codes. so they can not escape slavery
Some main elements of slave codes include restrictions on movement, prohibitions against learning to read and write, limitations on property ownership, and harsh punishments for disobedience or rebellion. These laws were intended to control and oppress enslaved individuals, ensuring their subjugation and exploitation by slaveowners.
The slave codes changed in 1865 when the 13th amendment was ratified. Slave codes were laws that restricted African Americans behaviors due to the fear of rebellion.
It prevented African captives from owning property, receiving an education, moving about freely, or meeting in large groups.
The Slave Codes were passed to keep the growing slave population under control.
slave codes!!
slave codes
Slave codes were created to give status of slaves and the rights of masters. Slave owners would have absolute power over theses' slaves if they have these codes.
The passage of strict slave codes
slave codes
slave codes.