Black Officeholders During Reconstruction

question 50

Multiple Choice

Black officeholders during Reconstruction:

• A) were extremely rare.
• B) were entirely carpetbaggers and scalawags.
• C) helped ensure a degree of fairness in treatment of African-American citizens.
• D) were limited to local offices.

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