In what way did the Davis Bend, Mississippi, plantations owned by Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his brother Joseph become a model as an emancipation test case?
A) Former slaves were paid, but were otherwise limited in their autonomy.
B) Former slaves ran the plantations autonomously.
C) Former slaves leased the land to whites and lived off the profits.
D) Former slaves pursued their education while continuing to work the land.
B
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a. based on her years of experience of living in the South. b. denounced by the free black community for its negative portrayal of slaves. c. rarely read outside of abolitionist circles. d. one of the most popular novels and plays of the era.
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A) giving them equal access to high-paid federal jobs. B) hiring them. C) giving them wage parity with men. D) paying for their education.
What about Rome's location made its position favorable for growth?
A. It was far enough inland to be safe from pirates. B. It had access to the sea. C. It was built on seven hills and so was easily defended. D. It had a central location in Italy. E. All of these are correct.