Question

In 1868, 32 African Americans who had been elected to the Georgia General Assembly were removed from office. What was a result of this illegal action?

Answer 1

A) Georgia was placed under military control the following year. In the early years of Reconstruction following the Civil War, African Americans enjoyed rights previously denied to them. Voting and being able to participate in government were two of those fundamental rights. However, after being legally elected in 1867, three dozen African American legislators were removed from office illegally due to the color of their skin. As a result, Georgia was found to be in violation of the rules of Reconstruction, and was placed back under military control the following year.

Answer 2

the result of this illegal action was Georgia was placed under military control the following year.
This decision was taken by Andrew Jhonson in order to ensure the southern states follow the reconstruction programs that created by the Republican Party.
Even after the military occupation was over, the racial tension that exists in the southern states still significantly greater compared to the northern states.