The Black Codes were passed throughout the Southern states, restricting the rights of African Americans (Document B). This just shows the unwillingness of the white government to ensure the rights of the newly freed citizens. Not only do these codes restrict them of their rights but it also force them to work in a labor economy based on low wages and dept. Though these codes were abolished through the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments (Document A), those who sought to return to the old customs before the Reconstruction used violence to achieve their goal. The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) aim to rid negroes who held office, voted or attempted to exercise their rights. Anyone who supported free African American were met with the same fate (Document H). Rather living a free life, African American were living a life in fear. Those who had the courage to express their rights had a high chance of being beaten or even
The Black Codes were passed throughout the Southern states, restricting the rights of African Americans (Document B). This just shows the unwillingness of the white government to ensure the rights of the newly freed citizens. Not only do these codes restrict them of their rights but it also force them to work in a labor economy based on low wages and dept. Though these codes were abolished through the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments (Document A), those who sought to return to the old customs before the Reconstruction used violence to achieve their goal. The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) aim to rid negroes who held office, voted or attempted to exercise their rights. Anyone who supported free African American were met with the same fate (Document H). Rather living a free life, African American were living a life in fear. Those who had the courage to express their rights had a high chance of being beaten or even