Question

this is a series of two related questions. choose the correct answer for each question.
part a
which factor contributed to the election of black legislators to the general assembly during reconstruction?
a black men gained the right to vote under congressional reconstruction.
b black men gained the right to vote under president johnson’s reconstruction plan.
c black representation in the legislature was guaranteed under congressional reconstruction.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: During Congressional Reconstruction, the 15th Amendment (or related legislation) granted Black men the right to vote. This right to vote allowed them to participate in elections, including electing Black legislators to the General Assembly.
• Option B: President Johnson’s Reconstruction plan was more lenient toward the South and did not prioritize Black suffrage; in fact, many Southern states under his plan restricted Black voting rights.
• Option C: Congressional Reconstruction did not guarantee Black representation in the legislature but rather created conditions (like Black suffrage) that allowed for Black legislators to be elected through the voting process.

So, the right to vote for Black men under Congressional Reconstruction (Option A) was a key factor.

Answer:

A. Black men gained the right to vote under Congressional Reconstruction.