Which of the following describes how the freedmens bureau slaves and poor whites? select all that apply. only 2

a. acted in iegal matters by drawing up labor contracts for fair wages and job security

b. assisted charity groups by setting up schools to promote education

c. redistributed the property of former confederates to freed slaves

d. created positions in congress to protect blacks and poor whites

the answers are a and b

Correct Answers:

A. Acted in legal matters by drawing up labor contracts for fair wages and job security

B. Assisted charity groups by setting up schools to promote education

Explanation:

After the Civil War, the Freedmen's Bureau, established in 1865, provided food, medical and legal assistance, housing and schools for the freed slaves and poor whites of the South. The Reconstruction Era was very difficult, because the American state struggled to find the right way for the transitioning of the 4 million freed slaves to the labor market.

The Freedmen's Bureau was an innovative idea, but, unfortunately, it couldn't carry all its programs to the end, because of the lack of funds and personnel.

b: to eliminate competition from other farmers

the correct statement is letter a.   according to the mandate of heaven, kings were considered godlike beings, so they could do as they .

the mandate of heaven is a chinese political and religious ideology used since ancient times to justify the rule of the king or emperor of china, that has been in place since the zhou until the dynasty system ended. it has been created to justify the zhou as the main power of the region. in order to keep harmony, the ruler has to make what he wants and what people want. he had to make good choices to satisfy the people and then they will be happy and keep you in power.