Question

question 16 of 25
how were african americans given citizenship rights after the civil war?
a. through the emancipation proclamation
b. through the enforcement acts
c. with the black codes
d. with the reconstruction amendments

Explanation:

The Reconstruction Amendments (13th, 14th, and 15th) after the Civil - War granted citizenship rights to African Americans. The 14th Amendment defined citizenship and guaranteed equal protection under the law. The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves but didn't directly grant citizenship. The Enforcement Acts were to enforce the rights given by the Reconstruction Amendments. The Black Codes were restrictive laws against African Americans.

Answer:

D. With the Reconstruction Amendments