The Emancipation Proclamation given by President Lincoln on January 1st 1863 gave rights to all African Americans, to be free, allow them to travel, and work as they wish for pay.
The correct answer should be b) of property damage and decreased worker productivity.
Many buildings were burned. In addition, people weren't working and without people the railroad can't earn money. That's why the correct answer is b.
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