Question

How did the Amnesty Act of 1872 influence Reconstruction?

a. The act restored order in the South by pardoning all white supremacists for crimes they committed during Reconstruction.

b. The act created a vital opportunity for stronger Democratic leaders to resume political participation in the South.

c. The act provided southern blacks a one-time pardon for any debts they incurred under sharecropping agreements.

d. The act provided a pardon to Boss Tweed and the Tammany Hall politicians who had been draining money from the South.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is B

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is B. The Amnesty Act of 1872 influenced Reconstruction by creating a vital opportunity for stronger Democratic leaders to resume political participation in the South.

Explanation:

The Amnesty Act of 1872 restored the political rights of most supporters of the Confederation, with the exception of some leaders.

Thus, the acts adopted after the Civil War under the pressure of radical Republicans and banning political activities of former confederates were canceled.