The passing of the “Mississippi Black Code”, hindered the people of color in a lot of ways. First, although they were to live free and could own land, blacks were segregated to the coasts of South Caroline and Georgia. This area came to be known as “Sherman Island”. The passing of “Special Order 15”, in a sense, provided black families a place to live but on the other hand dictated where they could live.
People of color were required to work on plantations and had to sign yearly contracts. Those that failed to do so, risked being arrested or hired out to white landowners. However, the “Mississippi Black Code” did allow blacks the right to marry, own property and have limited access to the legal system. These rights, that were granted to them,
People of color were required to work on plantations and had to sign yearly contracts. Those that failed to do so, risked being arrested or hired out to white landowners. However, the “Mississippi Black Code” did allow blacks the right to marry, own property and have limited access to the legal system. These rights, that were granted to them,