Question

guided practice
which of the following contributed to ending reconstruction?
a. the african american population gained equality.
b. the north focused on other political and economic issues.
c. the freedmans bureau gained power.
d. the south focused on other political and economic issues.

Explanation:

By the late 1870s, Northern interest in Reconstruction faded as it shifted focus to its own industrial growth, economic depression, and political conflicts. This withdrawal of Northern support allowed Southern white supremacist groups to undermine Reconstruction-era progress, leading to the end of Reconstruction. Option A is incorrect because African Americans did not gain full equality during or after Reconstruction. Option C is incorrect because the Freedman's Bureau lost support and power over time, not gained it. Option D is incorrect because the South focused on reestablishing white dominance, not broader political/economic issues that ended Reconstruction.

Answer:

B. The North focused on other political and economic issues.