Which statement describes a major challenge facing former slaves after the abolition of slavery in the united states? (apex learning modern world hisotry from 1600 sem 1) a. many freed slaves had no choice but to work for low wages on their former owners' lands. b. congress passed amendments to the constitution to severely limit freed slaves' rights. c. freed slaves had to form their own governments despite little political experience. d. many states deported freed slaves to haiti and other latin american countries.