When slavery was abolished at the end of the Civil War, southern states created black codes. These codes strived to keep white supremacy in place. Black codes attempted to economically incapacitate freed slaves, forcing African Americans to continue to work on plantations and to remain subject to racial hierarchy within the southern society. Following the Civil War the South passed several discrimnatory laws known as black codes.
The term Black Codes was given by "negro leaders and the Republican organs", according to John S. Reynolds. During, 1687-1865, Virginia passed more than 130 slave statutes. There were seven major slave codes, with some containing more than fifty provisions.
The term Black Codes was given by "negro leaders and the Republican organs", according to John S. Reynolds. During, 1687-1865, Virginia passed more than 130 slave statutes. There were seven major slave codes, with some containing more than fifty provisions.