Asked by Kyndal Frain on Jun 27, 2024

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Anything less than ________ for African-Americans would betray the Civil War's meaning, black spokesmen insisted.

A) new southern railroads
B) full citizenship
C) woman suffrage
D) farming jobs
E) due process

Full Citizenship

The condition of having fully recognized rights and duties, participation in a nation's political and civic life, and equal status under the law.

Civil War's Meaning

The significance or interpretation of the Civil War, often varying based on perspectives relating to race, economy, society, and states' rights.

  • Comprehend the importance of African American voting rights and their involvement in politics as emphasized by pivotal individuals such as Frederick Douglass.
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Chloe SmithJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Full citizenship was seen as essential to fulfilling the promise of the Civil War for African-Americans, as it would grant them the rights and protections that had been denied to them, embodying the war's ideals of freedom and equality.