How did the southerners respond to the 13th 14th and 15th amendments?

Southerners largely resisted the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, which aimed to secure rights for formerly enslaved people. Many implemented Black Codes to restrict the freedoms of African Americans and maintain white supremacy. The rise of groups like the Ku Klux Klan further exemplified this resistance, as they sought to intimidate and suppress Black political participation. Overall, these amendments were met with significant backlash and efforts to undermine their intent in Southern states.