Manumission permitted slaves to
a. sell their surplus produce or goods from their own work.
b. have time off during certain religious holidays.
c. purchase or receive their freedom from slavery.
d. marry and not have families separated.
e. switch job practices on the plantation.
ANSWER:
c
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