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Free African Americans were not prevented by law from owning property, entering into contracts, and pursuing employment opportunities, although these rights were often limited in practice due to societal discrimination and racial prejudice. Additionally, some states allowed free African Americans to vote, though this right was not uniformly granted and often came with significant restrictions. Despite legal limitations, many free African Americans actively participated in their communities and contributed to the abolitionist movement.
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Can Americans enter in Cuba?
Americans certainly can enter into Cuba. There is no law stating that Americans could not enter into Cuba's small territory.
What is the type of law that required separate facilities for whites and African Americans?
Jim Crow law .
What did many Africa Americans do after the emancipation proclamation was issued?
Nothing the ones up north were free, the ones down south were technically unaffected, the law had no impact on the Confederates which was technically a different nation.
Did the 1651 trade law called the navigation act prevented American colonist from selling their goods to Britain?
No. It made them trade with Britain.
What did the 1913 California law force Japanese Americans to do?
Sell their land.
What did President Kennedy declare in response to riots over desegregation at the University of Mississippi?
A:african americans were free to disagree with the laws passed by elected representatives B:americans were free to disobey bad laws C:americans were free to disagree with the law but not to disobey it D:african americans had to accept segregation
What was an effect of the fugitive slave law?
Free African Americans feared being sent to prison.
WHAT is the meaning of suppressant?
When some one or something is suppressed it or they are restrained or prevented expression in some way. When a name is suppressed by a Judge in a court of law. the media are prevented from making it public by law.
Why did the Fugitive Slave Law require Americans to do?
The Fugitive Slave Law required Americans to assist in capturing and returning escaped slaves to their owners, even if they were in free states. It aimed to strengthen the institution of slavery and prevent slaves from seeking freedom in the Northern states.
Why were womens roles played by men in plays?
Women were prevented by law to act.
What law prevented the US from selling weapons to warring countries?
The Neutrality Acts of the 30s
Why did some Americans believe the Fugitive Slave Act was unfair?
Many U.S northern citizens were against slavery and thought since the North was all free states, that a slave in the north was automatically free. This was not the case. The bounty hunters would arrest the slave and even free African Americans. Despite the controversy, even Abraham Lincoln believed the law was wrong but agreed to enforce it.
What was the anti-Klan law?
This was a law that strengthened punishments for those who prevented blacks from voting. It was passed between May 1870 and February 1871.
What law prevented American merchants form trading with Britain and France?
The Embargo Act of 1807
What law prevented US from helping nations at war?
the US helped many nations at war
Interference of Mail Delivery Federal Law?
landlord prevented all tenants from receiving their mail
When did the Americans with disabilities act become law?
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is a law that was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1990.
