The Main Purpose of the Black Codes Was to

question 27

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of the Black Codes was to

• A) guarantee freedom for the blacks.
• B) create a stable and subservient labor force.
• C) allow blacks to marry.
• D) prevent blacks from becoming sharecroppers.
• E) create a system of justice for ex-slaves.

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive

In a monopolistically competitive market, many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition based on quality, price, and branding.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in economics where all factors of production are fully adjusted to market conditions, leading to a steady state where no incentives exist for further adjustment.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation that displays the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded by consumers over a period of time.

Average Total Cost

The sum of all production costs (both fixed and variable) divided by the amount of product made.