Consequences of the End of Reconstruction

Very Hard Period 5: 1844–1877 End Of Reconstruction

Following the end of the Reconstruction era in 1877, various factors contributed to the re-establishment of white supremacy and the systemic disenfranchisement of African Americans in the Southern United States. The transition from Reconstruction to Jim Crow laws marks a significant period in American history, showcasing the struggle for civil rights amidst an environment hostile to African American advancement.

Which of the following statements correctly identifies a consequence of the end of Reconstruction that intensified racial segregation and disenfranchisement?

The establishment of the Freedmen's Bureau, which provided financial support and education to formerly enslaved individuals.

The adoption of Black Codes by Southern states, which severely restricted the rights and freedoms of African Americans.

The ratification of the 15th Amendment, which guaranteed African American men the right to vote.

The founding of the NAACP, which aimed to promote civil rights for African Americans in the post-Reconstruction era.

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