Question

Describe how family life changed for African Americans after emancipation. Give your answer in the form of at least two complete sentences.

Answer 1

Well.... I'd write about how many freed slaves often went to find relatives that were sold away from them. You could mention that many freed slaves would go to school with their children so they would be able to get an education too.

Answer 2

- They could now legally marry.

- Families could live together without being separated.

- Families could decide who worked in the fields and who stayed home with the children.

- Children could go to school.