Comments from former slaves reveal that the great majority of American slaves ____________.
A) had little self-respect
B) unquestioningly accepted their status
C) retained their mental independence
D) preferred subservience over the uncertainties of freedom

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Many former slaves spoke of their mental independence and resistance to their enslavement, which suggests that they did not unquestioningly accept their status. While some may have preferred the stability of enslavement to the uncertainties of freedom, this was not the case for the majority of slaves. It is also unfair to assume that all slaves had little self-respect, as this varies from individual to individual and cannot be generalized for an entire population.

Comments from Former Slaves Reveal That the Great Majority of American