Question

which statements explain the effects of the removal of black legislators from the georgia general assembly during reconstruction? (choose 2)
a the expulsion contributed to the return of military rule in georgia.
b the expulsion contributed to the success of the republican party in georgia politics.
c the supreme court of georgia ruled that the constitution barred the black legislators from holding office.
d the supreme court of georgia ruled that the black legislators had the right to hold office and reinstated the

Explanation:

• Option A: The expulsion of Black legislators led to political unrest, and the federal government reinstated military rule in Georgia as a result, so this is correct.
• Option B: The expulsion was a setback for the Republican Party (which supported Black political participation), so this is incorrect.
• Option C: The Georgia Supreme Court did rule that the state constitution (which had provisions to disenfranchise Black people) barred Black legislators from office, so this is correct.
• Option D: The Georgia Supreme Court did not rule to reinstate them; in fact, the federal government and Congressional action were involved in some reinstatements, so this is incorrect. Wait, correction: Actually, the U.S. Congress and federal intervention played a role, but the Georgia Supreme Court's ruling was against the Black legislators. Wait, re - evaluating:
• The expulsion of Black legislators in Georgia during Reconstruction: The action of expelling Black legislators (who were mostly Republican - aligned) led to the federal government re - imposing military rule (Option A is correct). Also, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled based on the state's constitution (which had racist provisions) that Black legislators could not hold office (Option C is correct). The Republican Party's success was hampered by the expulsion (so B is wrong), and the Georgia Supreme Court did not reinstate them (D is wrong).

Answer:

A. The expulsion contributed to the return of military rule in Georgia.
C. The Supreme Court of Georgia ruled that the Constitution barred the Black legislators from holding office.