Answer:
I would say
It decreased because new black code laws restricted holding office and voting. BUt not sure
Explanation:
Because the Congress refused to seat North Carolina’s newly elected representatives and senators, as well as those from other southern states. This congressional or “Radical Reconstruction” would delay North Carolina’s re-admittance to the Union for two and a half years.
Well, they can choose as long as they want. But in this case the best answer would life. Does that help?