Question

The black codes instituted by southern state governments created under andrew johnson's reconstruction plan aimed to achieve what goal?

c. redistribute plantation lands to freedmen
a. conform african americans' status to federal government dictates
b. place african americans in a situation as close to slavery as possible
d. ensure the voting rights of freedmen

Answer 1

The plan was aimed to Place African Americans in a situation as close to slavery as possible.
The Black codes was enacted by the Democratic party in 1865. The main purpose of this codes is to restrict African American freedom during reconstruction era by only allowing them to work in jobs that provide low-level salary.