Question

In treams of political power , African Americans in the South during Reconstruction. A. made great gains by winning political office thoughtout the South. B. weren't allowed to vote and didn't do well politically. C. made a great gains by winning political office throughout the North. D. Many came because the U.S. government guaranteed a minimum wage.

Answer 1

DURING RECONSTRUCTION, African Americans had the right to vote! Yay! (B is incorrect.) Due to the sheer numbers of African American voters, African Americans often won political office throughout the South--a big change from before! A is correct!! Keep in mind that while African Americans were elected in the North, the question asks about African Americans in the SOUTH (C is incorrect). Also, minimum wage didn't exist in the United States at the time (D is incorrect).

Answer: A