They faced discrimination and limited opportunities
The were different to the south
Better then in the south
It depends on where you were living. While blacks were never treated entirely as equals, some states treated them far better than others, and gave them more opportunities. By most accounts, northern states had eliminated slavery by 1804. Free blacks in the north were thus able to gain access to schooling (Quakers were among the Christian denominations most active in opening schools that blacks could attend); by the early 1820s, there is evidence that some blacks were attending universities. Northern blacks also were able to open small businesses, as carpenters or painters or other kinds of tradesmen. A few became teachers or clergy. In the south, with few exceptions, blacks were still enslaved in 1815, and were thus unable to gain any measure of equality. One southern city with a few free black and mixed-race residents was New Orleans, but for the most part, blacks who lived in the south did so under the condition of servitude.
In some places yes. The Northern states allowed blacks a free life. In the South it was considered "illegal" for blacks to learn or write.
Free blacks were not helped by education reform.
Slaves in the north were treated more as indentured servants. They worked for a set number of years and then could choose to be set free.
in cities located in the northern part of the region
Free blacks often lived in cities for better economic opportunities, social networks, and protection from discrimination and violence compared to rural areas. Cities offered access to jobs, education, and cultural institutions that were not available in rural areas. Additionally, cities provided a sense of community and solidarity among free blacks facing similar challenges.
Better then in the south
Did they re-slave free blacks. Did they free all slaves. force all free blacks to live in cities. send free blacks back to Africa.
In most northern states free blacks were segregated from the whites in public places. They were not given equal economic opportunities or allowed to go to public schools.
No, because there were free Blacks and then there were slaves, so they were considered completely different classes. However, even free Blacks weren't treated fairly.
It depends on where you were living. While blacks were never treated entirely as equals, some states treated them far better than others, and gave them more opportunities. By most accounts, northern states had eliminated slavery by 1804. Free blacks in the north were thus able to gain access to schooling (Quakers were among the Christian denominations most active in opening schools that blacks could attend); by the early 1820s, there is evidence that some blacks were attending universities. Northern blacks also were able to open small businesses, as carpenters or painters or other kinds of tradesmen. A few became teachers or clergy. In the south, with few exceptions, blacks were still enslaved in 1815, and were thus unable to gain any measure of equality. One southern city with a few free black and mixed-race residents was New Orleans, but for the most part, blacks who lived in the south did so under the condition of servitude.
People had many choices about what to do with their free time.
People had many choices about what to do with their free time
people had many choices about what to do with their free time.
To say that people should be treated free and equal! To say that blacks should not be slaves! And for them to be free.. But look where that got America..
In some places yes. The Northern states allowed blacks a free life. In the South it was considered "illegal" for blacks to learn or write.