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Were the slaves immediately free, with emancipation in place? Why or why not.

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Answer:

they were free but didnt have all rights as white citizens

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Answer:

The 16th U.S. president was firm in believing slavery was morally wrong, but his views on racial equality were sometimes more complicated.

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Since they were complicated times, they were not immediately free.

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