5. How did the black codes impact African Americans during the era of Reconstruction? (1 point) Responses The codes established equality for African Americans. The codes established equality for African Americans. The codes expanded protections of newly freed African Americans. The codes expanded protections of newly freed African Americans. The codes guaranteed access to education and jobs for freedmen. The codes guaranteed access to education and jobs for freedmen. The codes limited the political and economic power of freedmen.

The correct response is: The codes limited the political and economic power of freedmen.