In Order to Have the Truly Independent, Self-Sufficient Life They

question 1

Multiple Choice

In order to have the truly independent, self-sufficient life they wanted, many freedmen sought

• A) a fair employer.
• B) the chance to move North.
• C) land of their own.
• D) social equality.

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Tax Rate Structure

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Tax Incidence

The ultimate distribution of a tax burden.

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