Asked by Hazel The Bagel on Jun 27, 2024
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The Prostrate State depicts
A) an ailing slave who is unable to live long enough to see emancipation.
B) South Carolina under allegedly corrupt Negro rule during Reconstruction.
C) an economically weak South unable to contribute to the national economy.
D) a terrorized black community during the reign of the Ku Klux Klan.
E) an apathetic Congress that has given up on Reconstruction after 1870.
South Carolina
A state in the southeastern United States known for its subtropical beaches, marshlike sea islands, and historical significance in the American Civil War.
Negro Rule
A derogatory term historically used to describe periods or attempts of governance by African Americans, particularly in the post-Civil War South during Reconstruction in the United States.
- Acquire knowledge on the critical role of the Reconstruction amendments and their contribution to constitutional and social reform in the United States.
- Acquire knowledge regarding the actions and effects of African-Americans during the Radical Reconstruction era.
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Michael RossiJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
"The Prostrate State" refers to South Carolina during the Reconstruction era, specifically criticizing the state's government under predominantly African American leadership as corrupt and ineffective. This term was used by opponents of Reconstruction to argue against the political participation of African Americans.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the critical role of the Reconstruction amendments and their contribution to constitutional and social reform in the United States.
- Acquire knowledge regarding the actions and effects of African-Americans during the Radical Reconstruction era.