What were 2 things did black codes try to accomplish?

Answer 1

The main purpose of the black codes was to regain power over the blacks and use the law to do so.

Answer 2

To restrict the freedom of the former slaves....

After the civil war confederates were very unaccepting of the fact that their slaves were getting closer to being an equal. So the Representatives from the southern states passed black codes, which was a sneaky way of taking African-American's rights. For example, poll tax was created, because most former slaves were poor so they couldn't pay the tax in order to vote.

Answer 3

The Black Codes attempted to limit the civil liberties and basic human rights of African-Americans. The Black Codes were enacted in Southern states after President Lincoln abolished slavery.

Answer 4

The Black Codes were enacted to hinder the freedom of African Americans in the Southern states. It also tried to force them to work for very low wages.

Answer 5

to solidify and institutionalize the practice of white supremacy.