How long have african americans been free citizens?

The correct answer should be since January 1, 1863, which is 154 years. That is the date when Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation that stated that from that day on, all slaves in rebellious states are considered to be free. Of course, that didn't stop racism, but from that date on they were free men and legal slavery was abolished.

Upon the fall of rome, europe ceased being influenced by the cultures of the mediterranean coast and was more influenced by germanic tribal confederations that had already taken over vast swathes of roman territory, although the influence of rome on the former empire was very strong in legal