Question

Which statement is true of the state legislatures of South Carolina and

Mississippi during Reconstruction?
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A. No African Americans were elected to them.
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B. They had more African Americans than any other state,
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C. They would not let elected African Americans take part.
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D. They refused to meet until Reconstruction came to an end.

Answer 1

b

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

B. They had more African Americans than any other state.

Step-by-step explanation:

One of the most important changes in Reconstruction was the possibility of African Americans participate in the political system. During the Reconstruction, around 2 thousand African Americans held a public office until the Senate. According to Eric Foner's book “Freedom’s Lawmakers: A Directory of Black Officeholders during Reconstruction,” South Carolina had 316 African Americans and Mississippi had 226.