The free black population of the United States increased from 1820 to 1860 because of all of the following reasons EXCEPT the
A) successful escapes of slaves from the South.
B) continuing immigration of blacks from Africa.
C) natural increase of the free black population.
D) results of personal purchases and manumissions.
Answer: B
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