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Why did Southern states pass the Black Codes?
A.
to reduce discrimination against Black people
B.
to end the system of slavery
C.
to spread slavery to Union states
D.
to maintain the old way of life

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Answer:

D :)

Step-by-step explanation:

black codes were trying to restrict black people and southerners passed it hoping to bring back and maintain the racist ways of the past.

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Answer:

D.

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