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. 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 each option:

• Option B is illogical because expulsion of Black legislators (a form of discrimination/oppression) would not decrease threats/violence against them and their supporters.
• Options C and D are incorrect because the end of Reconstruction (late 1870s) saw the rise of Jim Crow laws and disenfranchisement of Black voters, so Black legislators did not “regain power” at this time.
• Option A is logical: Expelling Black legislators (an act of racial hostility) would likely embolden those opposing Black political participation, leading to increased threats and violence against Black legislators and their supporters.

Answer:

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