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What were the slave codes? Q

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Explanation:Slaves were not allowed to carry weapons or defend themselves.

They were not allowed to own property.

They were not permitted to testify in court against a white person and were not permitted to serve on juries.

They were not permitted to enter into any formal contracts, including marriage.

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