Yesterday in class we went to the computer lab. We did two worksheets on black codes in the South. Because the slaves were now free, the south tried to punish them and segregate them as much as possible. There were different schools, bathrooms, restaurants, and many laws preventing African Americans from going into towns, owning property, and starting businesses.

Today in class, we learned about the 14th Ammendment, which got rid of all these black codes. It basically said that anyone born or naturalized is a US citizen, and that they have the rights to life, liverty, and property. They said that blacks could own property, and could own businesses, and could get married. The 14th Ammendment ensured African Americans the rights to live their life equal to whites.