7. African Americans responded in various ways to Emancipation, which of the following was NOT a typical response.(1 point)

Question

Responses

Many newly freed people took advantage of their right to learn to read and write.
Many newly freed people took advantage of their right to learn to read and write.

Some African Americans expressed their experience in paintings
Some African Americans expressed their experience in paintings

Many African Americans went on speaking tours.

Answer 1

The response that was NOT a typical response to Emancipation is:

Some African Americans expressed their experience in paintings.

While African Americans did find various forms of expression after Emancipation, the other responses listed—such as the push for education and participating in speaking tours—were more common and significant ways they responded to their newfound freedom. Artistic expression through painting was less widespread as a primary reaction compared to these other forms of engagement.