Question

Which statement best describes how the free states in the northwest acted regarding African Americans?

A. They passed laws to encourage free African Americans to enter the state.
B. They passed laws to discourage free African Americans from leaving the state.
C. They passed laws to encourage slave owners to set slaves free.
D. They passed laws to discourage free African Americans from entering the state.

Answer 1

D.)They passed laws to discourage free African Americans from entering the state.