Former slave holding states passed laws to restrict the rights of blacks, known as the Black Codes. The laws came after slavery ended and it caused many problems for blacks. Blacks were to abide by the codes or face the consequences if they failed to do so. Therefore causing many conflicts throughout the nation, mostly in the south.
First enacted in Mississippi and South Carolina, blacks were to have written evidence of employment. Laws prohibited blacks from any jobs other than farming or being servants unless they paid the annual tax of $10-$100. Blacks were given penalties, including forced plantation labor at times. The codes provided segregation of public places and were severe restrictions on the freedman’s status.
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First enacted in Mississippi and South Carolina, blacks were to have written evidence of employment. Laws prohibited blacks from any jobs other than farming or being servants unless they paid the annual tax of $10-$100. Blacks were given penalties, including forced plantation labor at times. The codes provided segregation of public places and were severe restrictions on the freedman’s status.
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