Question

Read this quote by w.e.b. du bois. "the slave went free; stood a brief moment in the sun; then moved back to slavery again." what is most likely meant by this statement? A) african americans gained their freedom after the civil war, and many rights during reconstruction, only to lose them quickly afterward. B)african americans moved in large numbers to the west and the north, and though they had initial hope of success, they were enslaved again. C) in a way, african americans in the south had more rights before the civil war than they enjoyed technically after the civil war.D) african americans found out that lincoln's promise of economic reward and total equality in the north had proven to be a lie.

Answer 1

African Americans gained their freedom after the Civil War, and many rights during Reconstruction, only to lose them quickly afterward.

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Answer 2

Answer: A) African Americans gained their freedom after the Civil War, and many rights during Reconstruction, only to lose them quickly afterward.

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