Code Compare

This worksheet compares Black Codes and Jim Crow laws. Students identify similarities, differences, and long-term effects on African Americans. They also evaluate whether Reconstruction made life easier or harder in the South. It encourages thoughtful analysis of discrimination and inequality.

Comparing two systems builds strong compare-and-contrast skills. Students learn to identify patterns in historical injustice. Writing extended answers helps build clear reasoning supported by evidence. Activities like this deepen understanding of civil rights struggles.