Question

Radical members of the first legislature after the war, South Carolina, 1868

Image courtesy of the Library of Congress

What does the photograph suggest about Reconstruction in South Carolina?
A.
African Americans were allowed to own large farms for the first time.
B.
Many African Americans were elected to political office for the first time.
C.
Many African Americans had improved economic opportunities.
D.
African Americans were kept away from most state elections.

Answer 1

B. Many African Americans were elected to political office for the first time.

Explanation: The photo shows African American members of the post‑Civil War legislature, reflecting that Reconstruction enfranchised formerly enslaved men and enabled them to win public office.