Question

The picture below shows a deed of 40 acres on James Island in Charleston given to former slaver, Richard Brown. In January of 1865 General William T. Sherman authorized the confiscation of Confederate former slave holder plan to be given to newly freedman such as Richard Brown.
The Freedmen’s Bureau helped newly freed people by providing schools and legal services. They supervised land contracts to make sure workers were treated fairly as they transitioned from slavery to a system of paid labor. The Bureau also helped families find work and start their own farms so they could support themselves.

Using what you know about the Freedman's Bureau and the primary source above, which statement best describes a primary goal of the Freedman's Bureau in South Carolina?
A. To ensure that Confederate leaders kept their land.
B. To transition formerly enslaved people to a system of paid labor and provide education.
C. To encourage people to migrate to Northern industrial cities for work.
D. To establish a military government that would permanently replace the state legislature.

Answer 1

B. To transition formerly enslaved people to a system of paid labor and provide education.

Explanation: The Freedmen’s Bureau set up schools, supervised labor and land contracts, and helped freed families find work or start farms—all aimed at moving people from slavery into paid labor and independence. Options A, C, and D do not reflect the Bureau’s primary goals.