The Black Codes were created in many Southern states shortly following the Civil War. What
were they?
A.A set of laws that allowed African-Americans to serve in a state's legislature
B.A set of laws passed to keep African-Americans from having rights equal as whites.
C.A set of laws that kept African-Americans in separate schools as whites.
D.A set of laws passed that guaranteed equal job opportunities for African-Americans and
whites
