Social Studies

Wendy Casey

4 January, 10:40

When the Fourteenth Amendment was ratified by Georgia in 1868, Georgia was readmitted into the Union and citizenship was granted to blacks. While this amendment led to positive outcomes, it also resulted in a setback for some black leaders. Which statement describes this major setback?

A) White lawmakers wrote laws to place heavier taxes on black citizens.

B) White land owners attempted to start slave trading again in the south.

C) Black members of the Georgia Assembly were removed from their positions.

D) Black students had to be home schooled as they were removed from public schools.