Which statement most accurately reflects the status of free African Americans in the colonies during the 1700s?
A: They had no legal rights.
B: They had few legal rights.
C: They were treated the same as white people.
D: They were treated the same as slaves.
They had zero rights whatsoever and were still treated not well even though they were freed. They started having rights until the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments.
