Which sentence BEST summarizes how African-Americans affected the trajectory of Reconstruction? (A)
African-Americans protested and marched during Reconstruction but their influence did not get past
grassroots efforts
(B)
African-Americans often fought back against the racism they experienced and they made their concerns
known to Congress.
(C)
African-Americans played a key role in advocating for their civil rights and made significant gains in the
fight for social justice for all.
African-Americans' role in Reconstruction was far more memorable and important than their work during
the Black Power movement of 1968.
(D)