How Do Historians Frequently Perceive the Laws and Amendments Introduced

question 26

Multiple Choice

How do historians frequently perceive the laws and amendments introduced to the Constitution during Reconstruction?

• A) as unchanged from existing structures
• B) as equivalent to a second founding of America
• C) as entirely detrimental to blacks' rights
• D) as superficial, with little impact on the status of blacks
• E) as focused entirely on labor rights

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