Why do you think Southern state legislators believed it was necessary to create Black Codes? What do you think would have been a better alternative than enacting Black Codes?

Why do you think Southern state legislators believed it was necessary to create Black Codes? What do you think would have been a better alternative than enacting Black Codes?

Your initial response should be at least 500 words in length, reflecting on the prompt above.

You must cite the 2 primary readings: (1) “All the Vile Passions”: The Texas Black Code of 1866 and (2) the Reconstruction & Black Codes

You must also cite at least 1 other course reading previously covered.

Multiple in-text citations (with page numbers) are required.

Read and respond to the conclusions drawn by at least two of your

classmates. A few words or a few sentences in response are not adequate.

Your response to your classmate’s discussion should be around 100 words (each) and add to the discussion (i.e. reflecting on their response, asking questions, etc.). “I agree with you” or “I like your answer” type responses are not sufficient.

Responses should be written in a respectful, academic manner and should advance the discussion.