Why were the slaves given new suits, frocks, handkerchiefs and
other items!

where is the picture

on april 6, 1917, the u.s. joined its allies--britain, france, and russia--to fight in world war i. under the command of major general john j. pershing, more than 2 million u.s. soldiers fought on battlefields in france.

the northwest ordinance of 1787 guaranteed basic rights for settlers and banned slavery there.