Which statement best describes the immediate post-slavery ...

[amal]

Which statement best describes the immediate post-slavery experience for ex-slaves?
 a. They were able to engage fully in the economic, social and political activities in their towns.
  b. Freedmen took advantage of the educational opportunities available to them and had education rates equal to those of whites.
  c. Most freedmen immediately moved north.
  d. Their life expectancies increased dramatically.
  e. Their income increased relative to the income of whites.

Question 2

Which of the following is least accurate?
 a. In 2007, the United States imports significantly more than it exports.
  b. Tariffs from imported goods accounted for over 90 of federal government revenue for the first 80 years of the United States.
  c. The largest trading partner of the colonial United States was England.
  d. In the late 1800s the US significantly increased its imports of raw materials to fuel its increased production of manufactured goods.
  e. During the Napoleonic War, the United States' exports decreased significantly because the war disrupted trade routes.

[lgoldst9]

Answer to Question 1

e. Their income increased relative to the income of whites.

Answer to Question 2

e. During the Napoleonic War, the United States' exports decreased significantly because the war disrupted trade routes. Napoleonic War increased exports  all the nations were at war except the US.

[amal]

Gracias!

[ricroger]

Excellent