Question

In terms of political power, African Americans in the South during Reconstruction

a. decided not to participate in government because they felt it wouldn't make a difference.
b. made great gains by winning political office throughout the North.
c. weren't allowed to vote and didn't do well politically.
d. made great gains by winning political office throughout the South.

Answer 1

In terms of political power, African Americans in the South during Reconstruction "c. weren't allowed to vote and didn't do well politically," since this was still a very racist environment.