Freedman's Bureau

What was the purpose of the Freedman's Bureau

• Punish former slaveholders

• Put former slaves back into slavery

• Helping former slaves transition to a free labor economy

• Help move former slaves out of the south

For the most part, southerners were __________ the Freedman's Bureau.

• opposed to

• supportive of

• confused by

• happy about

How were agents of the Freedman's Bureau treated in the south?

• No one cared

• They were honored as heroes

• Well

• Badly

How did the Freedman's Bureau help former slaves?

• Feeding them

• Health care

• Resolving labor disputes

• All of the above

What are some other accomplishments of the Freedman's Bureau (choose two)?

• Establishing universities

• Helping slaves find lost relatives

• Taking farms from slaves owners and giving them to former slaves

• Helping blacks travel to England for a better life

Where did the Freedman's Bureau fall short in helping freed slaves?

• Everywhere. It accomplished nothing.

• Not helping decrease segregation in the south

• Ending slavery

• Making everyone on both sides of the slavery issue happy

The Freedman's Bureau laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights movement of the 1950's and 60's.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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