Examine the image of a shackled black man standing in front of a courthouse that appears in Chapter 12. How does the scene recall the era of slavery?

A) He is preaching a sermon to a group of whites interested in black culture and religion.
B) He is being freed by his former master.
C) He is waiting to be taken by Republicans to the northern states to freedom.
D) He is being auctioned off to the highest bidder under terms of the black codes.


Answer: D

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