Which group was disproportionately blamed for increasing taxes during Reconstruction?
A) Black officials
B) Northern Republicans
C) Southern Democrats
D) White officials

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Black officials were disproportionately blamed for increasing taxes during Reconstruction, as part of the broader narrative used by opponents of Reconstruction to discredit and undermine the political participation and leadership of African Americans in the South.

Which Group Was Disproportionately Blamed for Increasing Taxes During Reconstruction