What effect did Louisiana's 1868 constitution have on African Americans?

A. White and African American Democrats gained many seats in the state Congress.

B. African Americans and whites forgot the past and moved forward peacefully.

C. African Americans rebelled against the new rights for former Confederates.

D. White and African American Republicans controlled the government.

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Chris Nielsen

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20 October, 12:24

What effect did Louisiana's 1868 constitution have on African Americans?

A. White and African American Democrats gained many seats in the state Congress.

B. African Americans and whites forgot the past and moved forward peacefully.

C. African Americans rebelled against the new rights for former Confederates.

D. White and African American Republicans controlled the government.

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Mark West · Answer 1

C

Explanation:

In this revolutionary time, called Reconstruction, the Constitution of 1868 was written. It was the first Mississippi Constitution sent to the people for ratification. Among the provisions of the 1868 Constitution were: Voting rights for black males, as required by Congress.