According to the Introductory Video in Section 15

question 5

Multiple Choice

According to the introductory video in section 15.2,the Black Codes passed by Southern states after the Civil War __________.

• A) prohibited African Americans from suing and giving testimony in court
• B) compensated African Americans for the years they had served in slavery
• C) recognized the legal validity of marriages among African Americans
• D) reaffirmed the legal status of African Americans as property

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Definitions:

Balance Of Trade Deficits

Occurs when a country's imports exceed its exports over a certain period, leading to a net outflow of domestic currency to foreign markets.

Current Account Surpluses

Happens when the overall exports, encompassing goods, services, and transfers, of a country surpass its total imports.

Capital And Financial Account Deficits

A situation where a country's capital outflows exceed its capital inflows, resulting in a net outflow of domestic currency to foreign markets.

Balance Of Payments Surpluses

A situation where the total of a country's international transactions results in net earnings, with more credits from exports and capital income than debits for imports and overseas investments.