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

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Edith Gentry

11 January, 06:37

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Ariana Thornton · Answer 1

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

Lexi Leblanc · Answer 2

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

Select the correct answer.Why did Southern states pass the Black Codes?A.to reduce discrimination against blacksB. to end the system of slaveryC. to spread slavery to Union statesD. to maintain the old way of life