Question

Select the correct answer.

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

Answer 1

D. The southern states wanted to maintain their older way of life despite the norths efforts to push change.

Answer 2

The answer is D. to maintain the old way of life