radical reconstruction ended in the year 1877, history homework help
Isabel – As you stated in your answer, one of the results of Reconstruction was that for the first time African American men were allowed to participate in politics. The first African-American to vote was Thomas Mundy Peterson from New Jersey who voted in a local election on March 31, 1870. A number of African-Americans were also elected to political office.
Follow up question: “Radical reconstruction ended in the year 1877, making it possible for African Americans to…even occupy political offices.” Choose an example and discuss.