I would think it would be D.
A is incorrect as slavery was just made illegal.
B is incorrect as the United States could not allowed African Americans to not abide by laws.
C is incorrect as it encourage the slaves to assault the slave owners
The United States bought the Virgin Islands from Denmark for $25 million on January 17, 1917.
Answer: The correct answer would be C.
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