-What do these advertisements from the Colored Tennessean indicate about the unrestricted mobility that former slaves suddenly had after emancipation?
A) Former slaves left their old plantations, which were home to many bitter memories.
B) Some ex-slaves just decided to wander for pleasure with no particular designation in mind.
C) Freedmen searched for loved ones who had been sold away years before.
D) African Americans decided to move to urban areas in search of better job opportunities.

Question

-What do these advertisements from the Colored Tennessean indicate about the unrestricted mobility that former slaves suddenly had after emancipation?
A) Former slaves left their old plantations, which were home to many bitter memories. 
B) Some ex-slaves just decided to wander for pleasure with no particular designation in mind. 
C) Freedmen searched for loved ones who had been sold away years before. 
D) African Americans decided to move to urban areas in search of better job opportunities.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The advertisements often sought information about family members from whom individuals had been separated due to the slave trade, indicating a search for lost loved ones rather than unrestricted mobility for pleasure or economic reasons.

-What Do These Advertisements from the Colored Tennessean Indicate About