Asked by Roxann Yessenia on May 06, 2024
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The free black population after the Revolution in most states
A) declined in number as newly freed slaves left the country whenever possible.
B) often enjoyed the right to vote if its male members met taxpaying or property qualifications.
C) all took the last names of their former masters.
D) refused to provide havens for fugitive slaves and jeopardize their own emancipation.
E) never joined in supporting the abolitionist cause.
Free Black Population
African Americans who were not enslaved and lived freely, especially before the Civil War in the United States.
- Examine the state and societal context of free blacks in the initial stages of the United States.
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Madison kukuraMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
After the American Revolution, the free black population in most states could often enjoy the right to vote, provided its male members met certain qualifications, such as paying taxes or owning property. This reflects the period's complex social dynamics and the gradual changes in attitudes towards race and citizenship.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the state and societal context of free blacks in the initial stages of the United States.