(1) Explain when and why Free Africans first immigrated to America.
(2) Where did Free Africans settle after immigrating to America?
(3) What challenges did Free Africans face after immigrating to America?
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(1) Free Africans first immigrated to America in the 1600s, when the transatlantic slave trade began. They were brought to the colonies as slaves, but some were able to purchase their freedom or were freed by their owners. (2) After immigrating to America, Free Africans settled in the Northern colonies, particularly in New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. (3) After immigrating to America, Free Africans faced many challenges, including discrimination, poverty, and limited access to education and employment opportunities. They also faced legal restrictions, such as laws that prohibited them from owning land or testifying in court. Sources:
1. "Free African Americans in the Colonial Era." National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, www.nps.gov/subjects/africanamericanheritage/free-african-americans-in-the-colonial-era.htm.
2. "Free African Americans in the Colonial Era." Encyclopedia Virginia, Virginia Humanities, www.encyclopediavirginia.org/Free_African_Americans_in_the_Colonial_Era.