RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
RECONSTRUCTIONS EFFECTS ON AFRICAN AMERICANS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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African Americans were excluded from participating in government at any level.
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African Americans participated widely in local government in the South.
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African Americans became the most powerful voice in Southern state governments.
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African Americans were elected to positions in local, state, and national government.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer for this question is option D. African-Americans were elected to positions in local, state, and national government. An estimate of 2, 000 African-Americans held certain positions in the government.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which statement best describes the government participation of African Americans during Reconstruction? African Americans were elected to positions in local, state, and national government.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave the vote to all male citizens regardless of color or previous condition of servitude. African Americans became involved in the political process not only as voters but also as governmental representatives at the local, state and national level.
Detailed explanation-4: -Which best describes black participation in politics during Reconstruction? Blacks participated primarily through voting, while a few distinguished African Americans were elected to high positions in government.
Detailed explanation-5: -Johnson proved to be a strong supporter of black civil rights throughout his presidency. Which statement best describes the economic prospects of African Americans in the South during Reconstruction?-They generally found themselves in debt to southern banks as a result of discriminatory lending policies.