Question

the end of reconstruction
independent practice
many aspects of life were changed during the reconstruction era. place the effect of reconstruction under the appropriate heading.
literacy and education increased
african americans
womens suffrage
state and national parties
ownership of land allowed
voting rights groups formed
voting rights gained
republicans aided big business
democrats ruled the white south

Explanation:

1. African Americans: During Reconstruction, the Freedmen's Bureau assisted some formerly enslaved people in acquiring land, and Black schools were established, driving up literacy rates significantly.
2. Women's Suffrage: The era saw women organize groups (like the American Woman Suffrage Association) to push for voting rights, building momentum for the movement.
3. State and National Parties: Republicans aligned with Northern business interests in this period; white Southern Democrats reclaimed power in the South; the 15th Amendment granted Black men voting rights, expanding suffrage at the national/state level.

Answer:

• African Americans: ownership of land allowed; literacy and education increased
• Women's Suffrage: voting rights groups formed
• State and National Parties: Republicans aided big business; Democrats ruled the white South; voting rights gained