In paragraph 3, how does the author compare the life of a father before and after moving his wife and children to America?

: After the civil war African Americans were free from their owners

Explanation:

During the period of reconstruction, some 2000 African Americans held government jobs. hope this helps!

its hard for me to see which word is supposed to be in bold. if i knew then i would be able to better.

third person

explanation:

note the usage of names and pronouns, "james" & "the old man". this alone can confirm it as third person, as first person uses "i" and the like, while second person uses "you" and the like.

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