How is the Syracuse Convention an example of black self-help ...

[sabina]

How is the Syracuse Convention an example of black self-help efforts during Reconstruction?
 
  A) Black leaders met and demanded that ex-slaves receive lands held by the former Confederacy.
  B) Black leaders met and proclaimed the right of blacks to participate in American politics.
  C) Black leaders met and proclaimed deference to southern whites on the issue of economic rights.
  D) Black leaders met and proclaimed deference to southern whites on the issue of political rights.

Question 2

Why was there so much violence in the South after Reconstruction?
 
  A) Blacks became increasingly frustrated with their lack of political rights and frequently resorted to violence.
  B) The federal government was angry at white southerners.
  C) White southerners were frustrated by their loss during the Civil War and resented blacks acquiring freedom and status.
  D) Confederates never officially disbanded their army, therefore southerners continued to fight against the North.

[bhavsar]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

[sabina]

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[bhavsar]

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