Question

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complete this quiz to finish the assignment for cte intro law legal studies b: term as- period 1 - rm 252 due on feb 11, 2026
why would the district of columbia have specific laws regarding free blacks?
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to protect them from being taken and sold into slavery
none of these
to punish them for being free
to make a statement about slavery

Explanation:

In the historical context, free blacks in the District of Columbia (and other areas) faced the risk of being kidnapped and re - enslaved. Laws regarding free blacks in the District of Columbia would likely be to protect them from this threat of being taken and sold into slavery. The option "To punish them for being free" is illogical as there was no reason to punish people for being free. "To make a statement about slavery" is not a practical reason for specific laws about free blacks, and "None of these" is incorrect as the first option is a valid reason.

Answer:

A. To protect them from being taken and sold into slavery