Question

Which political gains were made by African Americans during the Reconstruction era?

Responses

They were provided with protection from any form of segregation and gained all civil rights.

They were given the right to vote, but they were unable to hold public office until decades later.

They gained the Constitutional recognition of the right to vote and took control of over 200 political offices.

They were given enough political recognition that they enjoyed equal social and political status with whites.

Answer 1

During the decade known as Radical Reconstruction (1867-77), Congress granted Black American men the status and rights of citizenship, including the right to vote, as guaranteed by the 14th Amendment and 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.