Which Statement Best Describes the Immediate Post-Slavery Experience for Ex-Slaves

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the immediate post-slavery experience for ex-slaves?

• A) They were able to engage fully in the economic, social and political activities in their towns.
• B) Freedmen took advantage of the educational opportunities available to them and had education rates equal to those of whites.
• C) Most freedmen immediately moved north.
• D) Their life expectancies increased dramatically.
• E) Their income increased relative to the income of whites.

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Definitions:

AVC

Average Variable Cost, the cost that varies with the level of output, divided by the quantity of output produced.

Total Fixed Cost

The sum of all costs that do not change with the level of output produced; these costs are incurred even if production is zero.

Marginal Cost

The increase in cost resulting from the production of one additional unit of a good.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or volume of production in a company.