Question

question 7
which of the following statements best summarizes the black codes passed in the south during the johnson administration?
they were laws passed prior to the civil war that were still used to govern southern society.
they were laws that attempted to disenfranchise african american women who attempted to vote.
they were laws passed that created institutions that supported african americans.
they were a series of laws that attempted to reduce african americans civil, economic, and political liberties.
question 8
which of the following was an outcome of the period known as radical reconstruction?
african american rights were greatly reduced due to the acceptance of black codes.
african americans were given their own land to become economically independent.
african american women were granted the right to vote in state elections.
african americans were elected in state and federal governments.

Explanation:

QUESTION 7

Black Codes were enacted during Reconstruction (after the Civil War) in the South. Their purpose was to restrict the civil, economic, and political rights of African Americans, essentially trying to maintain a system of racial control similar to slavery in practice. The first option is wrong as they were post - Civil War. The second option is incorrect as they targeted African American men (and all African Americans) for disenfranchisement, not just women. The third option is wrong as they were not supportive of African Americans. The fourth option accurately describes that Black Codes were laws aimed at reducing African Americans' civil, economic, and political liberties.

During Radical Reconstruction, African Americans were elected to state and federal governments. The first option is incorrect as Radical Reconstruction expanded African American rights. The second option is wrong as African Americans were not widely given land to be economically independent (the promise of "40 acres and a mule" was largely unfulfilled). The third option is incorrect as African American women were not granted the right to vote during Radical Reconstruction (women's suffrage came later). The fourth option is correct as many African Americans were elected to political offices at state and federal levels during this period.

Answer:

They were a series of laws that attempted to reduce African Americans civil, economic, and political liberties.

QUESTION 8