Why did Southern states pass the Black Codes? A. to reduce discrimination against Black people В. to end the system of slavery C. to spread slavery to Union states D to maintain the old way of life​

D. To maintain the old ways

Explanation:

The black code was a way to assure the continuance of white supremacy. Remember southern state wanted slavery. They were upset they lose the war. The black code was slavery with a mask.

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