What was not one of the successes of the reconstruction era?

A. African Americans achieved economic equality with whites in the south

B. Social programs in public education became available to African-Americans

C. Southern states were re-incorporated into the union

D. Constitutional amendment abolished slavery and protected legal rights of African-Americans

2. What was not a failure of the reconstruction era?

A. Political opportunities for African Americans disappeared after a short time

B. Relatively few African Americans were able to acquire property

C. African-American males gain the right to vote

D. Corruption in scandal occurred in the government

D. Constitutional amendment abolished slavery and protected legal rights of African-American

Question 1

The correct answer is option A. "African Americans achieved economic equality with whites in the south". One of the principal successes of the reconstruction era was the freedom of African Americans, however, economic equality was not found in the south as white race prejudice persisted.

Question 2

The correct answer is option D. "African-American males gain the right to vote". During the reconstruction era congress passed the Fifteenth Amendment (1870), which guaranteed black men the constitutional right to vote. In consequence, African-American males gaining the right to vote was not a failure of the reconstruction era but a success.