Question

when 19th - century americans wanted to persuade the government to help them, they often wrote and signed petitions, or letters explaining what they wanted. if they could not write, they showed support by marking petitions with an \x.\ read the following passage. then answer the question below.
freedmens bureau official, 1866
i saw one petition... at least 30 feet in length, representing 10,000 negroes. it was affecting to examine it and note the names and marks (x) of such a long list of parents, ignorant themselves, but begging that their children might be educated.
negroes: an old term for people of african heritage
affecting: emotional or moving
ignorant: uneducated
john w. alvord, quoted in james d. anderson, the education of blacks in the south, 1860 - 1935 (1988).
african american petition in georgia, 1867
a free school system is a great need of our state, and... we will do all in our power by voice and by vote to demand the creation of a system.
black equal rights association of macon, georgia, quoted in james d. anderson, the education of blacks in the south, 1860 - 1935 (1988).
based on the passage, which of the following statements is true?
most african american parents wanted to teach their children at home, rather than sending them to public schools.
african american people wanted the state governments to create schools for their children.
there were already many schools in the south that african american children could attend.

Explanation:

The first passage mentions parents begging for their children's education. The second passage talks about a free school system being a need and demanding its creation. This indicates a desire for state - created schools. The first option about teaching at home is not supported. The third option about many existing schools is also not in line with the text as they were petitioning for schools.

Answer:

African American people wanted the state governments to create schools for their children.