Examine the late-eighteenth century portrait of Prince Hall. What type of man does he appear to be, and what would this appearance have meant to his contemporaries?
A) He appears to be a southern slave holder, revealing his agreement with and participation in slavery.
B) He appears to be a dutiful slave, revealing that slavery was a positive institution.
C) He appears to be a farmer, revealing the role of free blacks in agriculture.
D) He appears to be an educated gentleman, revealing his elevated stature among free blacks.
Answer: D
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