Question

After the war, how many slaves were free in Maryland? A. About 3⁄4 of the population B. No slaves C. About 1⁄3 of the population D. All slaves

Answer 1

All the slaves for free in Maryland which means the answer is D

Answer 2

Correct answer choice is:

B. No slaves

Maryland was not a state which was involved in the rebellion, so the Emancipation Proclamation was not applicable in the case of Maryland. The people in Maryland were left to interpret the law for themselves.