Question

question 8 of 10
what was one reason freed slaves migrated to western territories?

a. the quality of life in the west

b. government money given to settlers

c. free land under the homestead act

d. people in california treated them fairly

Explanation:

To determine the reason freed slaves migrated to western territories, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The "quality of life" in the West was not a well - defined or primary reason for freed slaves' migration. There was no significant evidence that the West had a uniformly better quality of life for them compared to other regions at that time.
• Option B: The government did not give money to settlers as a general policy to attract freed slaves. This was not a common or documented reason for their migration.
• Option C: The Homestead Act offered free land (after meeting certain requirements like living on and improving the land) to settlers, including freed slaves. This was a major incentive for people, including freed slaves, to move to the western territories as it provided an opportunity for land ownership and a new start.
• Option D: People in California did not generally treat freed slaves fairly. There was still a lot of racial prejudice and discrimination in California and other western regions.

Answer:

C. Free land under the Homestead Act