African American Representation During Reconstruction
How did the Reconstruction era affect the political representation of African American men?
A
They remained without elected representatives, although public awareness of the issue increased.
B
They no longer held seats in the Senate, as they had during the Civil War under President Lincoln.
C
They began serving in local and state legislatures, as well as in the federal government.
D
Due to intense racism and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, no African Americans served in state legislatures.
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