Question

question 6 of 10

what was one of the most lasting elements of the freedmens bureau?

a. the free schools it established
b. the houses it built
c. the businesses it founded
d. the banks it founded

Explanation:

Identify the core mission of the agency

Using the Freedmens Bureau knowledge point
The Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands was established in 1865 to assist newly emancipated African Americans in transitioning from slavery to freedom.

Evaluate the long-term impacts

Using the Freedmens Bureau knowledge point
While the Bureau provided immediate food, medical aid, and legal assistance, its most enduring legacy was the establishment of thousands of free schools and several historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

Analyze the given options

Using the Freedmens Bureau knowledge point

• Option A: Education was the most successful and lasting achievement of the Bureau.
• Option B: Housing assistance was temporary and limited.
• Option C: The Bureau did not focus on founding commercial businesses.
• Option D: The Freedmen's Savings Bank was a separate institution and ultimately failed.

Answer:

• A. The free schools it established (Correct answer)
• B. The houses it built
• C. The businesses it founded
• D. The banks it founded