How could a former slave became a wealthy atlanta businessman?

1) he pretended to be white and locals did not know his race.

2) he invested in the insurance business for blacks, which was a new and prosperous choice.

3) he was backed by wealthy northerners.

4) money was available through the freedmen's bureau.

the right answer is the third one: turnpikes went short distances to connect markets. turnpikes, also known as toll roads, were very important for trade and transportation (of people, goods and products) in the 19th century, coinciding with the expansion towards the west. they contributed significantly to the economic development of the united states.

a case involving the laws of a single state.