Black Codes passed (jun 3, 1865 – jun 12, 1866)
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In the United States, the Black Codes were laws passed by Southern states in 1865 and 1866. These laws had the intent and effect of restricting African Americans' freedom, and compelled them to work in a labor economy based on low wages or debt.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Codes_(United_States)
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jun 3, 1865
jun 12, 1866
~ 1 years
