Which of the following statements is true about black officeholders during Reconstruction?
A) They were always well qualified for their offices.
B) A large majority had attended college.
C) Some had been free before the war; some had been slaves.
D) Farmers and workers were poorly represented.

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Black officeholders during Reconstruction came from a variety of backgrounds. Some were free before the war and others had been enslaved. It was not necessary for them to have attended college or hold certain qualifications in order to be elected or appointed to office. The representation of farmers and workers was also limited, as the majority of black officeholders were from urban areas and had gained education and financial opportunities through previous connections with northern missionaries, military officials, or white sponsors.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Black Officeholders