Question

created in 1865, the freedmans bureau became one of the most important federal agencies during the era of reconstruction. below is an 1868 political cartoon. the man in the center works for the freedmens bureau. use the cartoon to answer the question below.

based on this cartoon, what was a goal of the freedmens bureau?
to help white southerners secede again
to serve as bodyguards for the president
to protect freed african american people
to rebuild the economy of the south

Explanation:

The 1868 cartoon shows a Freedmen's Bureau official standing between armed groups, acting as a barrier. The Freedmen's Bureau was established to aid formerly enslaved people; the image depicts the official intervening to shield freed African Americans from violence. The other options are incorrect: the Bureau opposed secession, did not serve as presidential bodyguards, and while it aided in some recovery, the cartoon directly illustrates protective action.

Answer:

to protect freed African American people