Question
How did the end of Reconstruction impact Tennessee’s African American elected officials?
Responses
Term limits were established, which shortened the time in office for officials.
Term limits were established, which shortened the time in office for officials.
More African Americans served as new voting rights were put in place.
More African Americans served as new voting rights were put in place.
New state constitutions ended Reconstruction and expanded African-American power.
New state constitutions ended Reconstruction and expanded African-American power.
African Americans lost what power they had and were driven from office.
Responses
Term limits were established, which shortened the time in office for officials.
Term limits were established, which shortened the time in office for officials.
More African Americans served as new voting rights were put in place.
More African Americans served as new voting rights were put in place.
New state constitutions ended Reconstruction and expanded African-American power.
New state constitutions ended Reconstruction and expanded African-American power.
African Americans lost what power they had and were driven from office.
Answers
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The correct response is: **African Americans lost what power they had and were driven from office.**
At the end of Reconstruction, many African American elected officials in Tennessee and throughout the South faced significant challenges, including the implementation of discriminatory laws, voter suppression tactics, and systemic racism that ultimately led to a decline in their political power and representation.
At the end of Reconstruction, many African American elected officials in Tennessee and throughout the South faced significant challenges, including the implementation of discriminatory laws, voter suppression tactics, and systemic racism that ultimately led to a decline in their political power and representation.