Which of the following describes how the Freedmen’s Bureau helped former slaves and poor whites? Select the two that apply. (2 points) Responses Acted in legal matters by drawing up labor contracts for fair wages and job security Acted in legal matters by drawing up labor contracts for fair wages and job security - this question requires at least 2 answers Redistributed the property of former Confederates to freed slaves Redistributed the property of former Confederates to freed slaves - this question requires at least 2 answers Created positions in Congress to protect blacks and poor whites Created positions in Congress to protect blacks and poor whites - this question requires at least 2 answers Assisted charity groups by setting up schools to promote education

Answer 1

The two responses that describe how the Freedmen’s Bureau helped former slaves and poor whites are:

1. Acted in legal matters by drawing up labor contracts for fair wages and job security.
2. Assisted charity groups by setting up schools to promote education.

These actions were part of the Bureau's mission to assist formerly enslaved individuals and impoverished whites in the South during the Reconstruction era.