Question

What outcome of the reconstruction most likely appealed to both southern blacks and whites

A. The reduction of the federal government’s role in the region

B. The ratification of three constitutional amendments

C. The elimination of the women’s movement

D. The introduction of a tax-supported school system

Answer 1

The introduction of a tax-supported school system.

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Answer 2

The correct answer is B.

In the aftermath of the US Civil war, during the so-called Reconstruction Era, the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to the US Constitution were ratified in 1865, 1868 and 1870 respectively. These three are actually known as the Reconstruction Amendments.

• The 13th Amendment abolished slavery and banned discrimination in terms of race, color or previous condition of servitude.
• The 14th Amendment granted the US citizenship to black citizens and former slaves who were not enjoying it yet and guaranteed equality of rights for all US citizens.
• The 15th Amendment considered illegal that any federal or state goverment entity preventing any US citizens from exercising their voting rights.