Which best describes black participation in politics during Reconstruction? a) Black paricipation in politics was limited only to voting in local elections because restrictions on voting rights were so stringent. b) Blacks did not participate in politics during Reconstruction because they were limited in voting rights and an understanding the process. c) Blacks participated in politics in very high numbers, with most states electing multiple African Amerians to high ranking office within reconstructed governments. d) Blacks participated primarily through voting, while a few distinguished

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Which best describes black participation in politics during Reconstruction? a) Black paricipation in politics was limited only to voting in local elections because restrictions on voting rights were so stringent. b) Blacks did not participate in politics during Reconstruction because they were limited in voting rights and an understanding the process. c) Blacks participated in politics in very high numbers, with most states electing multiple African Amerians to high ranking office within reconstructed governments. d) Blacks participated primarily through voting, while a few distinguished

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"a) Black paricipation in politics was limited only to voting in local elections because restrictions on voting rights were so stringent. " It should be noted, however, that although voting had been legalized for African Americans, southerners imposed several laws that made it very difficult.