Following the civil war, the radical republicans in congress a) allowed the south to pass the black codes. b) pardoned southern leaders for civil war actions. c) hoped to reunite the country as quickly as possible. d) regarded the southern states as conquered territory.

Following the Civil War, the Radical Republicans in Congress regarded the southern states as conquered territory (D). Southern states began to issue a series of controversial state laws where the law is known as the Black Code.

EXPLANATION    

The Black Code varies from one country to another. Some countries don't allow someone to marry or be a witness in court. In essence, it becomes a new era of slavery system after the civil war. These countries cannot yet move on from slavery. They feel comfortable with such a social structure. Coupled with the assumption that slavery will smooth the course of their economic wheels.

This black code clearly codified white supremacy, where other races, especially the black race, were deprived of their basic rights. They were forbidden to choose, buying or even rent. Once again, slavery is considered to have been a pillar of economic stability in their pre-war countries. With the black code, we can be sure that the same stability can be present again under the phrase "free labor system".

The Black Code also has curbed many African-American (post-war) orphans. They were handed over to white plantation owners who forced them to work. Every slave who tried to violate or avoid this heinous contract would be tortured, fined, or imprisoned. After the detention period, the slaves who seemed to be "free" did not know where to go, especially at the end the system which made them have to go back to work without pay. This is basically more systematic slavery. Although slavery was legally prohibited by the Thirteenth Amendment, yet it continues.

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If you’re interested in learning more about this topic, we recommend you to also take a look at the following questions:

• What made Georgia’s black codes different than those of other states?

KEYWORD: black codes, white extremist, civil war  

Subject: History

Class: 10 - 12

Subchapter: The Radical Republicans  

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