Question

which statement describes a major challenge facing former slaves after the abolition of slavery in the united states? a. freed slaves had to form their own governments despite little political experience. b. abolitionists forced freed slaves to compensate them for their efforts to end slavery. c. freed slaves had trouble finding jobs that paid adequate wages. d. freed slaves were often deported to haiti and other latin american states.

Explanation:

After slavery was abolished in the US, freed - slaves faced many economic hardships. They had limited skills and education due to the nature of slavery, and often had trouble finding jobs that paid well. Option A is incorrect as they did not form their own governments. Option B is not true as there is no historical evidence of abolitionists forcing freed slaves to compensate them. Option D is false as there was no mass - deportation of freed slaves to Haiti or other Latin American states.

Answer:

C. Freed slaves had trouble finding jobs that paid adequate wages.