For most enslaved african americans in the 1800s, a. those who toiled hard all of their lives were treated well when they became old and could no longer work. b. it was possible to learn a trade, hire themselves out, and make enough money to eventually buy their freedom. c. food was dispensed on a weekly basis, and although it wasn’t much, it was healthy and nutritious. d. clothing was handed out once a year and was only given to those who could continue to work.

D. clothing was handed out once a year and was only given to those who could continue to work.

Out of the possible options, D is the one that better represents the lives of slaves in the 1800s. Option A is not possible as slaves were not treated well when they became old. In fact, slaves only had a living assured in a plantation as long as they could keep working. Option B is also wrong as in the United States at that time, slaves could not buy their freedom or hire themselves out. Finally, option C is wrong as well, as the food that slaves received was not healthy or nutritious.

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