How did the Black Codes affect congressional Reconstruction policy?
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Correct answer: They convinced many Republicans that stricter federal action was necessary in the South
The Black Codes demonstrated that Southern governments were trying to preserve racial control after slavery. This helped strengthen support for Radical Reconstruction in Congress.
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