Which statement regarding the era of Reconstruction is FALSE?

Question

Responses
A the 13th Amendment outlawed slavery in all American statesthe 13th Amendment outlawed slavery in all American states
B state laws and customs upheld the constitutional amendmentsstate laws and customs upheld the constitutional amendments
C the 14th Amendment made African-Americans citizens of the U.S.the 14th Amendment made African-Americans citizens of the U.S.
D federal law was changed to abolish slavery in states where it still existed

Answer 1

The statement that is FALSE is:

B) state laws and customs upheld the constitutional amendments

During the era of Reconstruction, many state laws and customs, particularly in Southern states, actively undermined and circumvented the constitutional amendments, including the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. This included the establishment of Black Codes, Jim Crow laws, and other discriminatory practices that restricted the rights of African Americans, despite the constitutional protections that had been put in place.