Black Codes (jan 4, 1865 – dec 18, 1866)
Description:
The Black Codes were laws passed by Southern states in 1865 and 1866 in the United States after the American Civil War with the intent and the effect of restricting African Americans' freedom, and of compelling them to work in a labor economy based on low wages or debt.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 4, 1865
dec 18, 1866
~ 1 years and 11 months