Question

which reason contributed to the removal of black legislators from the georgia general assembly during reconstruction? a white politicians held a violent protest rally in camilla, georgia and argued for their removal. b white politicians claimed the georgia constitution denied black people the right to hold office. c white politicians held a constitutional convention to remove the right for black men to vote from the constitution. d white politicians requested that the military remove the legislators to prevent violence from groups that supported white supremacy.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The Camilla rally was a violent event, but it was not the primary reason for the removal of Black legislators.
• Option B: During Reconstruction, white politicians in Georgia claimed that the state constitution denied Black people the right to hold office, which was a key argument used to remove Black legislators from the General Assembly.
• Option C: Removing the right to vote is related to voter suppression, not directly to the removal of legislators from office.
• Option D: White supremacist groups were the ones causing violence, and the military was there to enforce Reconstruction, so this option is incorrect.

Answer:

B. White politicians claimed the Georgia Constitution denied Black people the right to hold office.