Why might recent events have led to many African Americans working for ranchers?
A. During the Civil War, many African Americans went west to work on
railroads.
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B. After the end of slavery, African Americans could move and find new work.
C. In the 1850s, many free African Americans from the north became
ranchers.
D. During Reconstruction, African American politicians promoted ranching.
B. After the end of slavery, African Americans could move and find new work.
Due to the oppression and limited opportunities available to African Americans in the South following the end of slavery, many sought employment opportunities in other regions, such as working for ranchers in the West. This movement allowed them to find work and build a new life away from the discriminatory practices and violent conditions they faced in the South.