Question

Which statement MOST ACCURATELY describes the political situation of African Americans in the period of Reconstruction?

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) African Americans won Congressional and state legislative representation from Southern states.

During the era of Reconstruction, African-American received the right to vote thanks to the 15th amendment. Since African-Americans received the right to vote, they now had the opportunity to vote for any candidate they wanted. Due to this new found freedom, many African-American males ran for positions in government. This resulted in the election of the African American Senators  like Hiram Revels and Blanche K Bruce.

Answer 2

Answer:  D) African Americans won Congressional and state legislative representation from Southern states.

Explanation: African Americans won Congressional and state legislative representation from Southern states is the correct answer. Over 600 seats in Southern legislatures went to African Americans in the 1870s, while 16 House and 2 Senate positions did. This trend would quickly fade away in the 1880s.