Answer: It was to limit the troubles of owners.
Explanation:
The answer is <span>influence of socialism</span>
This question is a nightmare. The right answer isn't really there. A short answer would be that New England didn't want a second war with Great Britain. There was a real gaffuffle about pressing American seaman into British Navy vessels that cause Jefferson to impose an embargo. All of this centered about the war of 1812.
The choice is between A and B. I would pick A, but I can't eliminate B.
C and D are not really amongst the reasons, particularly C.
They had to face racism from many white Americans. They also were treated unfairly by being segregated from whites.