Slave codes provided slaves with some rights and protections against severe punishment by slave masters.

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Slave codes were designed to control and oppress slaves, not to provide them with rights or protections. These codes varied by region, but they typically forbade slaves from owning property, learning to read and write, or traveling without permission. Punishments for disobeying these laws were often severe, including whipping, branding, or even death.

Slave Codes Provided Slaves with Some Rights and Protections Against