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Quiz for Document 16–4: A Narrative of a Post–Civil War Visit to Gowrie and East Hermitage Plantations, March 22, 1867

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. How did Manigault think his former slaves were faring in their freedom without him?

He was hurt to see them suffer so openly.

He was surprised to see them prosper and thrive.

He was convinced they had deteriorated.

He was angry to see them vengeful and violent.

2. What does Manigault’s account reveal about his attitude toward African Americans?

He thought they responded only to threats and violence.

He thought they had no practical skills.

He thought they lacked intelligence.

He thought they were passive and obedient.

3. How did the Civil War affect Gowrie and East Hermitage Plantations?

Buildings and infrastructure were physically destroyed.

Demand for rice brought prosperity to the plantations.

Rice production ceased after emancipation.

Former slaves gained ownership of the land.