The Black Codes passed in a number of southern states after the Civil War were intended to
a. close public schools to the children of former slaves
b. promote the return of former slaves to Africa
c. enable Black citizens to vote in federal elections
d. place limits on the socioeconomic opportunities open to Black people
e. further the integration of southern society
Ans: d. place limits on the socioeconomic opportunities open to Black people
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A) True B) False
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