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This study guide covers the post-Civil War challenges faced by African Americans, focusing on the Reconstruction Era. Key topics include Black Codes, economic barriers like sharecropping and convict leasing, and the impact of these systems on Black communities. It also analyzes key documents and visuals related to land redistribution, the Freedmen's Bureau, and convict labor. Finally, it provides practice questions and exam tips for the AP African American Studies exam.
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Question 1 of 12
What was the main goal of the Black Codes enacted in the Southern states after the Civil War? 🤔
To guarantee equal rights for all citizens
To integrate schools and public facilities
To limit the freedom and maintain control over African Americans
To promote economic prosperity for formerly enslaved people