Question

any African Americans became involved in politics during Reconstruction by
participating in constitutional conventions.
registering to vote as Democrats.
moving to Northern cities to register voters.
starting their own political parties in the South.

Answer 1

During the Reconstruction era, a significant number of African Americans became involved in politics, particularly by participating in constitutional conventions. After the Civil War, they engaged actively in the political process, helping to draft new state constitutions that would ensure civil rights and suffrage for Black citizens. This was a crucial time when many African Americans were elected to local, state, and federal offices. While some also registered to vote and joined the Republican Party (rather than the Democrats, who were often associated with pro-Confederate sentiments at that time), their primary political involvement centered around attending conventions and advocating for their rights.