Question

A 4 column table with 2 rows. Column 1 has entries African Americans in Congress, Percentage of congress members. Column 2 is labeled 1869 with entries 3, .9 percent. Column 3 is labeled 1969 with entries 11, 2 percent. Column 4 is labeled 2012 with entries 43, 7.9 percent.
What conclusion can you draw about the effects of civil rights legislation?

Participation of African-Americans in government increased.
African-American participation remained unchanged.
The laws had little effect on African-American voters.
Congress became less diverse.

Answer 1

Participation of African-Americans in government increased.

Explanation: The number and percentage of African-Americans in Congress rose from 3 (0.9%) in 1869 to 11 (2%) in 1969 and to 43 (7.9%) in 2012, showing a clear upward trend consistent with expanded political participation after civil rights reforms.