Which of the following statements accurately characterizes the racial situation in the Northern United States area around the time of the Civil War?
A) Whites were eager to join the war effort to free southern blacks from slavery
B) White workers welcomed black workers
C) Many states passed laws banning black people from entering
D) Local governments passed laws protecting the right to work for blacks

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Many states in the North, such as Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, passed laws banning black people from entering or remaining in their states during this time period. This was due to increasing fears of competition for jobs and prejudice against black individuals.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Characterizes the Racial Situation