What Was the Primary Purpose of the Union League

question 58

Multiple Choice

What was the primary purpose of the Union League?

• A) to unite African Americans and like-minded white people to advocate the end of legal discrimination against African Americans
• B) to raise funds for African Americans who were interested in returning to West Africa
• C) to serve as mediator for freed people and former owners
• D) to provide basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing for African Americans in the South

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