Question

Which of the following best characterizes the treatment of African Americans in early Ohio?

Select one:
a. African Americans in Ohio were mostly enslaved
b. Black Laws banned African Americans from voting, attending public schools, serving on juries, or participating in the local militia c. Until it was repealed in 1820, a law prohibited African Americans from settling in Ohio
d. There were very few African Americans in early Ohio, but these few enjoyed relative equality with white settlers

Answer 1

b. Black Laws banned African Americans from voting, attending public schools, serving on juries, or participating in the local militia.

In early Ohio, African Americans faced significant discrimination and restrictions on their rights through a series of "Black Laws." These laws limited their participation in various aspects of public life, as described in option b. While there were some African Americans in early Ohio, they were not treated with relative equality, as suggested in option d. Options a and c do not accurately reflect the historical treatment of African Americans in early Ohio.

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