Black Codes
Black Codes were a backdoor attempt by Southern states to reestablish slavery. One example of this is requiring all black men to hold a mandatory job. This job would often have been on a plantation and have minimal pay. This alone is only a slight step above pure slavery. Paychecks could also be held if the worker quit before their contract was finished and workers could be hunted down for abandoning their work or contract. Black codes also limited where black Southerners could live, often times restricting them to the worse areas of the community. Finally, the codes led to segregation in public buildings and other taxpayer sponsored places. For example schools, townhalls, public restrooms, and other facilities. In conclusion,
Black Codes were a backdoor attempt by Southern states to reestablish slavery. One example of this is requiring all black men to hold a mandatory job. This job would often have been on a plantation and have minimal pay. This alone is only a slight step above pure slavery. Paychecks could also be held if the worker quit before their contract was finished and workers could be hunted down for abandoning their work or contract. Black codes also limited where black Southerners could live, often times restricting them to the worse areas of the community. Finally, the codes led to segregation in public buildings and other taxpayer sponsored places. For example schools, townhalls, public restrooms, and other facilities. In conclusion,