Freedom is a widespread topic, freedom is perceived to be a right by people, especially in America. This wasn't true for all races between the times of the 1800s through the 1860s. While the abolition of slavery was taking place in many states, the freed slaves were not all that free after all. With lacking freedom in social, economic and political areas the free blacks felt more restricted and limited than free. They were allowed to have a job and pay taxes but we're not allowed to eat and watch movies or interact with the whites. The blacks had to make their own churches, dinners and services so the whites did not have to encounter or interact with blacks. This showed racial segregation and and prejudice. The blacks longed to be equal,
