Question

In 1865, a freed African-American slave in the South would be unable to serve on a jury for a trial involving whites.

True or false?

Answer 1

It's true. The freed African-American slave in the South couldn't serve as jury on trial on white cases

Answer 2

Answer: True

Prior to the Civil War, white men were the only ones allowed to participate in jury service. During the Reconstruction period, although slaves were freed and received many rights, African Americans were still not allowed to serve on a jury for a trial involving whites. The way this was done was through discretionary methods controlled by white officials.