Question

why did many former slaves migrate to cities?
a. they were welcomed by established communities.
b. they had more job opportunities there.
c. they could get free land there.
d. they needed to find plantation work.

Explanation:

• Option A: Racial prejudice was common, so established communities didn't widely welcome former slaves. Eliminate A.
• Option B: After emancipation, cities had industrial and service jobs (unlike rural areas with limited post - slavery agri - jobs). So job opportunities drew them.
• Option C: Free land was more associated with rural homesteading, not city life. Eliminate C.
• Option D: Plantation work was rural and many former slaves sought to escape plantation - like labor. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. They had more job opportunities there.