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Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.12
How did the Jim Crow laws passed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries differ from the Black Codes that were implemented during the Reconstruction era?
Jim Crow laws were only enacted in Southern states, while Black Codes were enacted throughout the entire country.
Jim Crow laws were enforced by the federal government, while Black Codes were enforced by state governments.
Jim Crow laws granted some civil rights to African Americans, while Black Codes denied them all rights.
Jim Crow laws were intended to segregate African Americans from white society, while Black Codes were intended to control their behavior.
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