How Is the Syracuse Convention an Example of Black Self-Help

question 66

Multiple Choice

How is the Syracuse Convention an example of black self-help efforts during Reconstruction?

• A) Black leaders met and demanded that ex-slaves receive lands held by the former Confederacy.
• B) Black leaders met and proclaimed the right of blacks to participate in American politics.
• C) Black leaders met and proclaimed deference to southern whites on the issue of economic rights.
• D) Black leaders met and proclaimed deference to southern whites on the issue of political rights.

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