What did Jacobs' employer do to help secure her freedom?
Hid her
Paid off her legal owner
Fought for her in court
Helped her flee the city
Answer
Harriet Jacobs' owner, Dr. Flint, agreed to free her in exchange for a sum of money. Her employer, Mr. Lloyd, was aware of her desire for freedom and generously lent her money to help secure her release from slavery. Due to legal barriers, the actual manumission process was delayed, but through the support and financial assistance provided by Mr. Lloyd, Harriet Jacobs eventually gained her freedom.
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