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10 hours ago · In the South, many states enacted Black Codes—restrictive statutes aimed at curtailing the freedoms of African Americans and preserving a labor force reminiscent of slavery. These laws sought to regulate the movements, employment, and conduct of African Americans, effectively seeking to subvert the liberties guaranteed by the 13th Amendment.
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