For the answer to the question above, during the American Civil War, the Union<span> Navy and the Union Army soon occupied the islands. The white planter families had fled to other locations on the mainland, sometimes leaving behind their slaves. The slaves largely ran their own lives during this period.
So the answer is C. </span><span>were freed, due to the islands' occupation by Union forces. </span>
Cronyism is the political favor
Because the colonies had experienced an abuse of power from King George the Third and Parliament, they were worried that forming a strong central government could give the government the abilities to impose on their individual liberties. Therefore, the Articles of Confederation established a weak central government and strong state governments.
<span>David Farragut captured New Orleans for the union in 1862.
Answer: David Farragut
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