Which best describes life for former enslaved persons in Florida after the Civil War?

They were considered free by the government, but their rights were limited and they were often in danger.

They were considered free by the government, but many moved to the North where it was safer.

They were considered free by the government, but many sought education and new opportunities.

They were considered free by the government, but their rights were limited and they stayed on plantations.

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Savion Lam

26 January, 17:25

Which best describes life for former enslaved persons in Florida after the Civil War?

They were considered free by the government, but their rights were limited and they were often in danger.

They were considered free by the government, but many moved to the North where it was safer.

They were considered free by the government, but many sought education and new opportunities.

They were considered free by the government, but their rights were limited and they stayed on plantations.

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Houston Vazquez · Answer 1

They were considered free by the government, but their rights were limited and they were often in danger.

Even though slaves were considered free, they still didn't have the same rights as other citizens. They couldn't vote and they couldn't speak freely. On top of that, not many people enjoyed the idea of having free black men wondering around so they took matters unto their hands.