Question

question 8 of 10
what was a goal of southern whites in creating black codes?
a. justifying ideas about race
b. ensuring a steady source of labor
c. bringing back the old social order
d. all of the above

Explanation:

Black Codes were created by southern whites after the Civil War. Justifying racial ideas (A) was part of maintaining white supremacy. Ensuring labor (B) was achieved by restricting Black people's employment options. Bringing back the old social order (C) meant reestablishing white dominance. So all these were goals, making D correct.

Answer:

D. All of the above