Which statement best describes the government participation of African Americans during Reconstruction? A-African Americans were excluded from participating in government at any level. B-African Americans participated widely in local government in the South. C-African Americans became the most powerful voice in Southern state governments. D-African Americans were elected to positions in local, state, and national government.

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28 October, 15:47

Which statement best describes the government participation of African Americans during Reconstruction? A-African Americans were excluded from participating in government at any level. B-African Americans participated widely in local government in the South. C-African Americans became the most powerful voice in Southern state governments. D-African Americans were elected to positions in local, state, and national government.

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Rosa Henson · Answer 1

The correct answer for this question is option D. African-Americans were elected to positions in local, state, and national government. An estimate of 2,000 African-Americans held certain positions in the government. However, they are not represented properly in proportion to their number.