Which statement best assesses the gains and setbacks of Black Americans during Reconstruction?(1 point)
Responses
While Black Americans were granted rights, they often did not take advantage of them.
While Black Americans were granted rights, they often did not take advantage of them.
Black Americans were denied rights such as the ability to vote, freedom from enslavement, and equal protection because of Reconstruction.
Black Americans were denied rights such as the ability to vote, freedom from enslavement, and equal protection because of Reconstruction.
While Black Americans were granted rights, states like Texas made it difficult for them to exercise those rights
by implementing discriminatory laws and practices.
Black Americans made significant gains during Reconstruction, including the ratification of the 14th and 15th Amendments, which granted them equal protection under the law and the right to vote. However, these gains were often undermined by white supremacist groups and state governments, who enacted discriminatory laws and practices that limited the rights and freedoms of Black Americans.
Overall, the gains made during Reconstruction were significant, but they were also limited and constantly under attack. The setbacks faced by Black Americans during this period were rooted in the deep-seated racism and resistance to change that existed in the post-Civil War South.