Which statement best describes the government participation of African Americans during Reconstruction?

During Reconstruction, African American men gained voting rights and ran for office, with some elected to local and state governments and to the U.S. Congress. This makes D, “African Americans were elected to positions in local, state, and national government,” the best description. They did not become the most powerful voice in Southern governments, and their participation was not limited to local government.

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