Question

The "black codes" developed by southern states were designed to

A. Keep southern Black people in the Democratic Party
B. Keep freed slaves subordinate to whites
C. Help freed slaves adjust to their freedom through education
D. Divide old plantations and distribute land to former slaves

Answer 1

I say B

Step-by-step explanation:

Black codes were restrictive laws designed to limit the freedom of African Americans and ensure their availability as a cheap labor force after slavery was abolished during the Civil War.