How did many northern states react to free black people in the period from 1820 to 1861? What does this tell us about American society at the time?
Please provide the best answer for the statement.
The ideal answer should:
1. Define the North’s generally negative legal and cultural reaction to free black people.
2. Outline the specific areas of government discrimination and segregation: military, political, economic.
3. Outline the specific areas of private discrimination and segregation: professional schools, private primary and secondary education, religion.
4. Conclude that white American society was racist and the government did little to assist free black people.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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