Quiz: 1863: Abolition of slavery

Grade 7 and 8

Explain the difference between freedom in the law and equal chances in daily life.
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A law can end slavery, while social inequality and hard circumstances continue to exist.
According to the text, abolition meant that all inequality was gone at once. Explain.

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False; the text says that inequality and hard circumstances did not disappear straight away.
Think of one question for further research into life after 1863.
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For example: how did formerly enslaved people find paid work or housing? Other relevant questions that can be researched are good too.