Question

this is a series of two related questions. choose the correct answer for each question. part a which factor contributed to the election of black legislators to the general assembly during reconstruction? a black men gained the right to vote under congressional reconstruction. b black men gained the right to vote under president johnson’s reconstruction plan. c black representation in the legislature was guaranteed under congressional reconstruction. d black representation in the legislature was guaranteed under president johnson’s reconstruction plan.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: During Congressional Reconstruction, Black men were granted the right to vote. This right to vote allowed them to elect Black legislators to the General Assembly, as voting is a key factor in electing representatives.
• Option B: President Johnson’s Reconstruction plan was more lenient toward the South and did not grant Black men the right to vote.
• Option C: Congressional Reconstruction did not guarantee Black representation in the legislature directly, but the right to vote (gained under Congressional Reconstruction) led to Black legislators being elected.
• Option D: President Johnson’s plan did not support Black political rights, so this is incorrect.

So the correct factor is that Black men gained the right to vote under Congressional Reconstruction.

Answer:

A. Black men gained the right to vote under Congressional Reconstruction.