Question

What can be inferred by the passage of the black codes?

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Many white southerners wanted African-American to remain as servants

Explanation:

The Black Codes were a series of laws that were approved by the Southern States after the Reconstruction.

The Black Codes aimed to restrict a series of rights that African Americans gained after the abolition of slavery. Which meant that the Southerners wanted African Americans to remain in a position of servitude as before.

African Americans were obliged to accept unfair work contracts, they could not buy or own property, testify in court or even vote.

Answer 2

The answer for this would be option B. The one that can be inferred by the passage of the black codes is that, many  white southerners wanted African-American to remain as servants. This code, which was passed by Southern states intent to restrict the African American's freedom. Hope this helps.