What two Tennessee women created settlement for former slaves?

Answer 1

In 1866, two Tennessee women, Frances Wright and her sister, established the Nashoba Commune, a settlement for former slaves near Memphis. Their goal was to provide a place where freed African Americans could live and work while being educated in preparation for eventual freedom and integration into society. The commune aimed to demonstrate the viability of a cooperative society based on equality and mutual support. However, the settlement faced numerous challenges and ultimately did not succeed in its long-term vision.