What does this information about african-american politicians tell you about what life was like for african americans during reconstruction?

They could vote and they can also run for public office.

Explanation:

During the first time of reconstruction african - americans were able to vote and run for public office. Some major chanllenges that african - americans must face during reconstruction were for example, that whites didn't see them as equals. Then, southern governments and organizations was involved in politics dangerous or life-threatening. Besides, african - american had no resources after they were emancipated ( because they had no land, money, education, etc.)

to force terrorists groups to stop attacking western targets using massive military force.