The Main Purpose of the Black Codes Was to

question 95

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of the Black Codes was to

• A) guarantee freedom for the blacks.
• B) ensure a stable and subservient labor supply.
• C) prevent interracial sex and marriage.
• D) prevent blacks from becoming sharecroppers.
• E) create a system of justice for ex-slaves.

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Definitions:

Multimotor Unit Recruitment

The physiological process where the number of active motor units within a muscle increases to enhance the strength of muscle contraction.

Wave Summation

A phenomenon in muscle physiology where successive stimuli result in stronger muscle contractions than a single stimulus.

Treppe

A phenomenon observed in muscle contractions where consecutive stimulations result in progressively stronger contractions, resembling a staircase.

Dynamometry

The measurement of forces generated by muscles, often using a device to assess hand grip or muscle strength.