In 1868, 32 African Americans who had been elected to the Georgia General Assembly were removed from office. What was a result of this illegal action?

A) Georgia was placed under military control the following year.

B) The Supreme Court ordered them to get their positions reinstated.

C) All new elections were held for all positions in the General Assembly.

D) Governor Rufus Bullock was impeached for violating the U. S. Constitution.