Question

What was one success of the Port Royal Experiment in the South Carolina Sea Islands?

A.The people in the district helped to reorganize the Freedmen's Bureau.

B.The people in the district elected several freedmen to the U.S. Senate.

C.Many freedmen were able to purchase land for the first time.

D.Many freedmen were able to become wealthy cotton planters.

Answer 1

The answer should be C.

Answer 2

Answer: B or C

Explanation: Several private Northern charity organizations stepped in to help the former slaves become self-sufficient. The result was a model of what Reconstruction could have been. The African Americans demonstrated their ability to work the land efficiently and live independently of white control.