Question

How did the removal of African American legislators from the Georgia General Assembly affect Reconstruction?



A.
It led to the rejection of Georgia's request for readmission into the Union.

B.
It led to increased support for the end of the military occupation of Southern states during Reconstruction.

C.
It led to the rejection of Governor Rufus Bullock's appeal to the United States Supreme Court to end Reconstruction.

D.
It led to increased support for Congressional Reconstruction plans instead of the plans for Presidential Reconstruction.

Answer 1

D.

The expulsion of Black legislators convinced Radical Republicans that Presidential Reconstruction was too lenient. Congress tightened control — rejecting the seating of Georgia's delegation, returning Georgia to military rule, and enforcing Congressional Reconstruction measures (including the 15th Amendment).