Question

during the colonial era in america, slave codes empowered enslaved people to gather together. encouraged enslaved people to revolt and fight back. gave whites more power over enslaved people. caused a reduction in the workforce on plantations.

Explanation:

Slave codes in colonial - era America were laws designed to control enslaved people. They gave white slave - owners more power over the lives of enslaved individuals, restricting their freedoms and rights. They did not empower enslaved people to gather, encourage revolts, or reduce the plantation workforce.

Answer:

C. gave whites more power over enslaved people