Which of the following is true of free blacks in the North in the 1840s and 1850s?
A) They gained the right to vote.
B) They gained the right to attend public schools, which previously had been for whites only.
C) They generally suffered from political, social, and economic discrimination.
D) Black men generally found jobs far more easily than did black women.

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Despite being free, black people in the North still faced discrimination in various aspects of their lives such as education, employment, and housing. Some states even imposed strict laws that limited their freedom of movement and rights. Although some Northern states gradually abolished discriminatory laws and granted basic rights to black people, discrimination and prejudice continued to persist. Therefore, option C, "They generally suffered from political, social, and economic discrimination," is the correct choice. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as black people did not gain the right to vote until much later, were often excluded from attending public schools, and both black men and women found it difficult to secure stable employment due to discrimination.

Which of the Following Is True of Free Blacks in the North