What was the purpose of the black codes?

a. to limit the freedoms of former slaves

b. to prevent a return to antebellum social norms

c. to encourage african-american voter registration

d. to promote economic self-sufficiency among african-americans

Option: A. To limit the freedoms of former slaves was the purpose of the Black Codes

Explanation:

The slavery that was prominent in the southern states did not end immediately after the American Civil War. In fact, the steps taken to abolish slavery in the southern states right after the Civil War gave a major setback to the regional economy. To avoid further economic loss of the states, Black Codes were implemented to allow slavery to some extent.

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