Question

i pity from the bottom of my heart any nation or body of people that is so unfortunate as to get entangled in the net of slavery. i have long since ceased to cherish any spirit of bitterness against the southern white people on account of the enslavement of my race. no one section of our country was wholly responsible for its introduction, and, besides, it was recognized and protected for years by the general government. having once got its tentacles fastened on to the economic and social life of the republic, it was no easy matter for the country to relieve itself of the institution. then, when we rid ourselves of prejudice, or... according to washington, who was responsible for the institution of slavery? ✓ the nation as a whole ▼ complete according to washington, what is the state of african american society since the end of slavery? ○ they have never been viewed without prejudice or racism ○ they have more advantages than black people anywhere in the world ○ they now have an equal say in government unlike their ancestors done ▼

Explanation:

For the first question (already answered):

From the text, it says "No one section of our country was wholly responsible for its introduction... it was recognized and protected for years by the General Government" and the selected answer "the nation as a whole" aligns with the idea that the institution of slavery was a national responsibility, not just one section.

• Option 1: The text implies ongoing prejudice (since it talks about needing to rid ourselves of prejudice), and African Americans have historically faced and continued to face racism/prejudice.
• Option 2: There's no support for "more advantages than black people anywhere in the world" in the given text.
• Option 3: The text doesn't mention having an equal say in government; it focuses on slavery's impact and prejudice. So the correct option is the first one.

Answer:

the nation as a whole

For the second question: