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Black Codes

A set of regulations that were placed upon the freedmen after the Civil War.

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Significance of black codes?

The black codes were regulations that were created for freedmen (slaves that were freed) after the Civil War. They restricted their economic rights, they weren't allowed to vote, hold office, serve on a jury or receive a public education.

What does A person of words and not deeds is like a garden full of weeds mean?

Sounds like both words and deeds are necessary; you can't get by on just one of them.

It's a metaphor, a comparison. you're supposed to follow the story run like you're imagining a man full of words but no deeds is like a garden full of weeds, when the man is the garden and his words are the weeds that exist there, covering what he really wants, or what he has no courage to do. it depends on weither u face the "deeds" as positive things, as things u say u'll do, or as negative things. then u just follow it. "the weeds begin to grow, it's like a garden full of snow", it's like a covered garden, it's like a covered man, who shutters himself inside, forgeting his words, doing no deeds at all. Then u keep this logic and u may reach a conclusion.

The Jim crow laws were intended to do what?

They were made so that the democratic party could still stay in power. Because if they (the south) were to allow the blacks to vote, they would most assuredly vote for the republicans. It was not only about keeping blacks down, but also a way for democrats to have the power.

Why were black codes similar to slavery?

there were some laws that prohibit the freed slaves to do many things . for example to have a right to vote

Did Paul e Williams have a good education?

Absolutely! Paul's own testemony is he was taught at the feet of Gamiliel, a very well know Rabbi. Paul also states that he had outstriped his contempories in Judaism. Paul's letters in the New Testament reveal a brilliant mind and well schooled person. He was a true intellectual of the day. He even took on the Greeg thinkers on Mars Hill and left them in awe. All his abilities he attributes to his relationship with the risen Christ.

What happened to black codes?

The Fifteenth Amendment to the US Constitution ended the Black Codes in the South. However, discrimination still persisted, leading to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

How dangerous was martin Luther kings message?

Oh, I have all my fingers, the knife goes chop chop chop
If I miss the spaces in between, my fingers will come off
And if I hit my fingers, the blood will soon come out
But all the same, I play this game, cause thats what its all about
Oh, CHOP CHOP CHOP CHOP CHOP CHOP CHOP
Im picking up the speed
And If I hit my fingers then my hand will start to bleed


What is the importance of Martin Luther king jr work?

its important because is ways why we celebrate history of the holiday itself "freedom" he had das and dreams to make the world a better place

How did web Du Bois and Booker t Washington differ in their response to violence and discrimination against African Americans?

The philosophical difference between them was that Washington was trying to head for a slower but effective approach, whereas Du Bois wanted his rights at the moment. People who were following Washington got impatient and started following DuBois, but in the long run, the way that Washington did his work was very much like Gandhi (very pacifist and effective); meanwhile, DuBois was very "ACT NOW" and, in the long run, there were mistakes in the way he approached things.

How many buses did Rosa Parks ride?

The bus driver, her, and the man who got on and wanted her to move. That's why she didn't move, the bus was empty and she was tired after cleaning houses all day.

Did black Portuguese enslave blacks slaves?

NO. Slavery has been occurring since ancient times. No... Portuguese people had slavery in the 16th century, Egyptian people had slaves live 5000 years before that.

What college did Sugar Ray Leonard?

Maryland WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ARE NOT HELPFULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Why should students learn about American history?

A famous quote says it best: "Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it." George Santayana meant if you do not know what happened in the past you will make the same mistakes. Studens should learn hisjtory so they don't make the same mistakes.

What did Phyllis Wheatley do after the war?

She was the first published African American woman poet and wrote a letter with a poem supporting Washington. She lived in London until 1773.

What was the economic impact of jim crow laws?

the blacks didnt buy things from stores and they didnt pay for the buses so the country didn't get that money

hope it helped

Similarities between WEB Du Bois and Booker T Washington?

Du BOis thought Washington's strategy accepted white domination

Du Bois thought Washington should promote more direct confrontation against discrimination.

Du Bois thought Washington emphasized economic advancement for African Americans while accepting segregation.

What are some examples of de jure segregation?

It is discrimination enforced by law. The best example was the segregated water fountains, restrooms and hotels in the Southern states prior to the 1960's.

How many kids did Maggie Walker have?

Maggie Lena Walker had three sons, though one died in infancy with her husband Armstead Walker, Jr., a building contractor.

What year were African American men allowed to vote?

When were African Americans allowed to vote in presidential elections in the US?In: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/FAQ/469[Edit categories]