Question

which statement correctly completes the graphic organizer? a threats and violence against black legislators and their supporters increase. b threats and violence against black legislators and their supporters decrease. c black legislators regain power under a new state constitution at the end of reconstruction. d black legislators regain power under the direct orders of congress at the end of reconstruction. image: a cause - effect graphic organizer. cause: black legislators are expelled from the georgia general assembly. effect:???

Explanation:

To determine the correct effect of Black legislators being expelled from the Georgia General Assembly, we analyze the historical context of Reconstruction and racial dynamics. Expelling Black legislators (a discriminatory action) would likely embolden those opposing Black political participation, leading to increased threats/violence against them and their supporters. Option B is incorrect as discrimination and expulsion would not reduce threats. Options C and D are incorrect because expulsion reduces Black legislators’ power, and regaining power at the end of Reconstruction (which was a period of decline for Black political power due to backlash) is not a direct effect of expulsion; also, Congress did not order their regaining power then.

Answer:

A. Threats and violence against Black legislators and their supporters increase.