Question

Choices made by people and nations impact and shape American History.
Which statement about Reconstruction supports this enduring understanding?

A. Reconstruction legislation changed American attitudes regarding race and ended discrimination in society.
B. Reconstruction policies brought Americans with opposing viewpoints together and resolved sectional differences in society.
C. Reconstruction produced three Constitutional amendments that have influenced American society to the present day.
D. The success of Reconstruction showed that the president and Congress can work together in reaching a compromise.

Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. Reconstruction produced three Constitutional amendments that have influenced American society to the present day. One of the amendments was to remove slavery. Hope this answers the question.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is option C. "Reconstruction produced three Constitutional amendments that have influenced American society to the present day".

Explanation:

The Reconstruction era was a significant period of American History, particularly for the development of Human Rights. During this era the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth amendments were adopted to the United States Constitution. This amendments abolished slavery, allowed that all citizens could vote and granted citizenship to persons born or naturalized in United States. The influence that these amendments had in the following years of American History is an example of how choices made by people and nations impact history.