African Americans gained rights during the beginning of Reconstruction, however they would be taken away by a series of laws passed by state governments. For example, African American men gained the right to vote with the passing of the 15th amendment. However, by the end of the Reconstruction era, many African American men were not allowed to vote. This was through the creation of poll taxes, literacy tests, and the grandfather clause. These laws limited participation in voting from African American men.
It seems that you have missed the necessary details for us to answer this question, so I had to look for it. So now, here is the answer. Based on the chart, the statement that best summarizes changes experienced by African Americans from the beginning of Reconstruction until its end in 1877 is this: Though African Americans gained rights, these were eventually taken away. Hope this helps.
