Why is this Black Code? Freedmen were prevented from holding any occupation other than farmer or servant unless they paid an annual tax of $10 to $100.

Black code were basically laws created to ensure white supremacy. This prevention of freed men (former black slaves) from having certain occupations without restrictions, would be considered Black Code since it is limiting their rights unfairly (particularly compared to white men of the same qualifications).

it provided for selection of government employees through competitive examinations. it also made it unlawful to fire or demote covered employees for political reasons or to require them to give political service or payment, and it set up a civil service commission to enforce the law.

explanation:

- "a new era of american politics began with jackson's election in 1828, but it also completed a grand social experiment begun by the american revolution. nevertheless, jacksonian democracy represented a provocative blending of the best and worst qualities of american society."

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