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How did the development of the black codes affect South Carolina during reconstruction?
A: Republican leaders felt the black codes supported the reconstruction amendments recently enacted.
B: The adoption of the black codes served as evidence of African American political participation in South Carolina.
C: Black codes protected African Americans from the discriminatory practices of landowners during Reconstruction.
D: The black codes helped maintain the social customs and rules that existed prior to the Civil War.