Answer both questions fully in separate sentences:
What were the challenges faced by freedmen in the South due to the enactment of black codes?
How did the Radical Republicans respond to the actions of southern legislatures?
Freedmen in the South faced challenges such as restricted job opportunities, limited civil rights, and harsh penalties for minor offenses as a result of the enforcement of black codes.
The Radical Republicans responded to the actions of southern legislatures by passing legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the Reconstruction Acts of 1867, to counteract the discriminatory laws and protect the rights of freedmen in the South.