Ameliorate Reconstruction: Status Quo Ante Bellum

Directions: students should correct the sentences below, in red. Look for 3 missing commas, one colon ( : ) and 3 capitalized words needed

trying to restore the status quo ante bellum the black codes were laws that reduced the freedom of former slaves in many ways former slaves could not own guns buy liquor or engage in any work except farming.

Video: BLACK CODES

Suggested Answer: 
Trying to restore the status quo ante bellum, the Black Codes were laws that reduced the freedom of former slaves in many ways: former slaves could not own guns, buy liquor, or engage in any work except farming.