Black Loyalists arrived in Canada after being emancipated in American colonies for helping the British. They entered this country as 'free' persons. Which statement best describes how they were treated in Canada?
A) Canada's early commitment to racial equality, human rights, and social justice ensured they were given the same opportunities as their white counterparts
B) They were treated badly at first, but were given equal rights once they assimilated into 'white society'
C) They were extremely antagonistic and condescending towards their white neighbours and this hostility led to the first race riot in Ontario, 1888
D) The discrimination and exploitation they experienced in almost every aspect of their lives helped them realize that Canada was an inhospitable environment for minority groups
E) They were loved by whites because of their loyalty to the Queen (British) , but were despised by First Nations people because of the privileges they enjoyed
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