Black Codes Flashcards
1
Q
The Black Codes prevented African-Americans from?
A
Traveling without permission Owning firearms Attending white schools Sit on juries Have meetings without a white man
2
Q
The Black Codes eventually forced African-Americans to?
A
Return to the plantations since they had no rights and were poor
3
Q
The Black Codes forced the former slaves to follow these rules
A
Have to live in town as servants
Cause slaves to sign contracts for working or they would be arrested/auri ones off
Had to have a special license to work skilled jobs
4
Q
The Black Codes decided what about their children?
A
Judges could decide if black parents could support their children
If not the children could become slaves
5
Q
What was the purpose of the Black Codes?
A
To prevent African-Americans from gaining social, political, economic equality
