The reason that the Canadian government offered citizenship and the right to vote to black immigrants after three years residency was:
A) the disgust it felt concerning the institution of slavery.
B) the hope that they could enslave unwitting blacks who entered their country.
C) the hope that new black communities would provide a buffer between white Canadians and rebellious Indians.
D) the revenue to be raised from taxation.
Answer: C
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