Multiple choice

Why did the Freedmen's Bureau believe education to be vital for freed African Americans?

  1. So they could petition the government for voting rights.

  2. It would level the playing field between them and others.
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Explanation

The Freedmen's Bureau viewed education as a crucial tool to help formerly enslaved people achieve economic independence, protect themselves from exploitation, and establish social equality. By learning to read and write, freedmen could better navigate contracts and societal challenges, leveling the playing field.

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