Question

Which statement best describes how the status of

African Americans in the South changed soon
after the end of Reconstruction in 1877?
(1) The Supreme Court consistently supported
civil rights for African Americans.
(2) Poll taxes and literacy tests were eliminated
for African Americans.
(3) Increasing numbers of African Americans
were elected to public office.
(4) African Americans faced increasing discrimination and segregation.

Answer 1

"(4) African Americans faced increasing discrimination and segregation" is the best description of the status of African Americans in the South changed soon
after the end of Reconstruction in 1877.