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Probably mostly elated to begin with and then bewildered and confused. Change is always difficult for people and while you can take away the chains, you can't stop people creating new chains for themselves, forged of insecurity, fear of the future and social problems - which would have been immense for freed slaves. As a modern example, take a person who has worked for years in a job they've come to hate. Then they retire and frequently feel at a complete loose end, instead of the relief and freedom they anticipated.

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Upon gaining freedom, many enslaved individuals experienced a range of emotions, including relief, joy, and a sense of empowerment. However, this newfound freedom often came with challenges, such as uncertainty about the future and the need to navigate a society still marked by racial prejudice and discrimination.

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