Question

what were slave codes?
(1 point)
○ state laws to control slaves
○ conduct standards slaves held themselves to
○ state laws to expand slavery
○ national laws to limit slavery

Explanation:

Slave codes were laws enacted by states to regulate and control enslaved people. They were not self - imposed conduct standards, nor were they to expand slavery (their main aim was control) or national laws to limit slavery (they reinforced slavery). So the correct option is the one about state laws to control slaves.

Answer:

A. state laws to control slaves