Black Codes
Learn more about Black Codes and how they were used to restrain the freedom of newly freed slaves.
The Black Codes of 1865
The Black Codes of 1865 turned out to be a unique way for white southerners to attempt to maintain the way of life they had known prior to the Civil War. While freedom had been won, ex-slaves were restricted and opportunities were limited.
The Black Codes of 1865 turned out to be a unique way for white southerners to attempt to maintain the way of life they had known prior to the Civil War. While freedom had been won, ex-slaves were restricted and opportunities were limited.
Louisiana Black Codes
Read the 1865 codes enacted in Louisiana.
Read the 1865 codes enacted in Louisiana.
Mississippi Black Codes
Read codes enacted by Mississippi in 1865.
Read codes enacted by Mississippi in 1865.
Ohio Black Laws
Read the laws enacted by Ohio in 1804.
Read the laws enacted by Ohio in 1804.
Washington Black Codes (1808)
A sample of Washington's Black Codes of 1808.
A sample of Washington's Black Codes of 1808.
Washington Black Codes (1812)
A sample of Washington's Black Codes of 1812.
A sample of Washington's Black Codes of 1812.