In what states did they hold office? But, then the situation changed and they were no longer in office. How were African Americans disenfranchised? What states had the worst voting rights laws? How did these states get away with doing this?
History Discussion 1.) Why did Reconstruction fail? Who was president and why was he a failure in regards to Reconstruction? Should the Southern leadership have been punished? Refer to the “Disenfranchisement” section of your lessons in week two. 2.) It is surprising to see that so many black office holders existed in the South, just […]