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The Joint Committee on Reconstruction accused the South of trying to “preserve slavery…as long as possible”. Which of the following actions are examples of this? Select 2
Permitting African Americans to work only under year-long contracts.**
Allowing African Americans to own some kinds of property.
Allowing African Americans to own guns.
Forbidding freedmen from voting.**
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To determine which actions are examples of the South trying to preserve slavery as long as possible, we need to analyze each option.
1. Permitting African Americans to work only under year-long contracts: This action can be seen as an example of trying to preserve slavery. By making African Americans sign year-long contracts, the South effectively tied them to specific employers, limiting their mobility and giving employers greater control over their labor.
2. Allowing African Americans to own some kinds of property: This action does not contribute to the preservation of slavery. Granting African Americans the right to own property is a step towards recognizing their legal rights and independence.
3. Allowing African Americans to own guns: Allowing African Americans to own guns is not directly related to preserving slavery. It is worth noting, however, that Southern states often implemented strict gun control measures targeting African Americans, limiting their ability to defend themselves and maintain independence.
4. Forbidding freedmen from voting: This action is clearly an example of trying to preserve slavery. By preventing freedmen from voting, the South aimed to deny them political representation and maintain white control over the political system.
Therefore, the two actions that are examples of the South trying to preserve slavery as long as possible are:
1. Permitting African Americans to work only under year-long contracts.
4. Forbidding freedmen from voting.