Which of the following best describes the realities of emancipation in the post–Civil War South?
A) Freed slaves were immediately granted full civil rights and economic opportunities.
B) Emancipated individuals faced significant challenges, including limited economic opportunities and discriminatory laws.
C) All former Confederate states provided financial assistance and land to emancipated slaves.
D) Emancipation led to an immediate and widespread improvement in the quality of life for all former slaves.