Which statement best describes how the status of

African Americans in the South changed soon

after the end of Reconstruction in 1877?

(1) The Supreme Court consistently supported

civil rights for African Americans.

(2) Poll taxes and literacy tests were eliminated

for African Americans.

(3) Increasing numbers of African Americans

were elected to public office.

(4) African Americans faced increasing discrimination and segregation.

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Serena Goodman

15 January, 16:29

Which statement best describes how the status of

African Americans in the South changed soon

after the end of Reconstruction in 1877?

(1) The Supreme Court consistently supported

civil rights for African Americans.

(2) Poll taxes and literacy tests were eliminated

for African Americans.

(3) Increasing numbers of African Americans

were elected to public office.

(4) African Americans faced increasing discrimination and segregation.

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Jerome Dunn · Answer 1

"(4) African Americans faced increasing discrimination and segregation" is the best description of the status of African Americans in the South changed soon

after the end of Reconstruction in 1877.