Question

question 11 of 35
why did slavery continue to affect the americas even after it was abolished?
a. it inspired a series of successful revolutions led by freed slaves.
b. it created lasting political ties between the americas and africa.
c. it left a legacy of social discrimination and racial inequality.
d. it required governments to make huge payments to former slaves.

Explanation:

Slavery in the Americas led to deep - seated social discrimination and racial inequality. Even after abolition, the idea of racial hierarchy persisted. Freed slaves faced barriers in education, employment, and social status. Option A: While there were some slave revolts (e.g., Haiti), they were not a widespread series of successful revolutions across the Americas that continued to affect the region in the long - term in the context of the question. Option B: Slavery did not create lasting political ties between the Americas and Africa in a positive or relevant way to the long - term impact on the Americas. Option D: There was no widespread requirement of huge payments to former slaves that was a major long - term impact like social discrimination.

Answer:

C. It left a legacy of social discrimination and racial inequality.