In what way did the Davis Bend, Mississippi, plantations owned by Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his brother Joseph become a model as an emancipation test case?
A) Former slaves were paid, but were otherwise limited in their autonomy.
B) Former slaves ran the plantations autonomously.
C) Former slaves leased the land to whites and lived off the profits.
D) Former slaves pursued their education while continuing to work the land.

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Former slaves ran the Davis Bend plantations autonomously, showcasing a successful model of self-management and governance post-emancipation.

In What Way Did the Davis Bend, Mississippi, Plantations Owned