What was the outcome of the African-American Rochester Convention in 1853?
A) African Americans were splintered over the fugitive slave acts, with the great majority simply wanting to remain silent until the matter blew over.
B) African Americans showed courage in refusing to submit to the laws and in looking for improvements for the future.
C) The convention, dominated by whites, pushed blacks into more menial jobs in New York.
D) The convention pushed for immediate migration to Africa for all who were able to make the journey.
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