Slave Codes: These were sets of laws enacted in Southern states during the colonial era and continued into the Antebellum period. Slave codes defined the legal status of enslaved individuals and restricted their activities, such as assembling in groups or receiving education.
Black Codes: Black codes were laws passed after the Civil War by Southern states attempting to maintain control over newly freed African Americans. These codes aimed to limit their rights and reestablish white dominance.
Jim Crow Laws: Jim Crow laws were state and local statutes enacted in the late 19th century through the mid-20th century. They enforced racial segregation and denied African Americans equal opportunities for education, voting, employment, and other basic rights.