Which statement best summarizes the failure of Reconstruction in South Carolina regarding the rise of discriminatory groups?
Question 1 options:
Congress was unable to pass any legislation addressing the development of discriminatory groups in South Carolina and other states.
The rise of discriminatory groups in South Carolina directly led to the end of Reconstruction and the withdrawal of federal troops.
Reconstruction in South Carolina, led by Republicans, resulted in white resistance expressed through the growth of the Ku Klux Klan.
During Reconstruction, discriminatory groups in South Carolina were able to block the governor's efforts to organize the state's militia.
Question 2 (1 point)
How was Reconstruction a failure with regards to the rise of discriminatory groups in South Carolina?
Question 2 options:
In South Carolina, through a long political campaign, discriminatory groups were able to temporarily nullify the 14th Amendment.
During Reconstruction, discriminatory groups were able to control the state legislature and reverse gains made by African Americans.
Discriminatory groups in South Carolina were able force African American citizens to migrate out of the state during Reconstruction.
Ultimately, the state's Reconstruction government was unable to protect African Americans from the violence of discriminatory groups.
Question 3 (1 point)
Why would the withdrawal of federal protection be considered a failure of Reconstruction in South Carolina?
Question 3 options:
Federal protection had served to ensure the safety and rights of African Americans in South Carolina.
As federal protection was withdrawn in South Carolina, African Americans were required to leave the state.
African Americans in South Carolina lost all property rights because of the withdrawal of federal protection.
In South Carolina, withdrawal of federal protection led to a loss of citizenship for African Americans.
Question 4 (1 point)
How was Reconstruction a success in South Carolina with regards to educational opportunities for African Americans?
Question 4 options:
South Carolina schools were fully integrated for African American and white students.
African Americans in South Carolina were granted free college tuition as compensation for slavery.
For the first time, African Americans had the chance to go to school in South Carolina.
African American students were guaranteed admission to trade schools within South Carolina.
Question 5 (1 point)
Which statement best summarizes the success of Reconstruction in South Carolina regarding political opportunities for African Americans?
Question 5 options:
Since former Confederates lost their political rights, African Americans held all statewide offices.
Reconstruction policies in South Carolina guaranteed African Americans a majority in the state legislature.
In South Carolina, African Americans were granted citizenship as a result of Reconstruction policies.
African American men and women exercised their voting rights during Reconstruction in South Carolina.
Question 1: The rise of discriminatory groups in South Carolina directly led to the end of Reconstruction and the withdrawal of federal troops.
Question 2: Ultimately, the state's Reconstruction government was unable to protect African Americans from the violence of discriminatory groups.
Question 3: Federal protection had served to ensure the safety and rights of African Americans in South Carolina.
Question 4: For the first time, African Americans had the chance to go to school in South Carolina.
Question 5: African American men and women exercised their voting rights during Reconstruction in South Carolina.