Which of the following is not true of black political activity during Reconstruction?
A)Most black voters were illiterate ex-slaves.
B)More than 50 percent of high state and federal offices were held by blacks.
C)Prominent black leaders were educated and most had been free prior to the Civil War.
D)A majority of black voters were members of the Republican Party.
E)Blacks served in both the US House of Representatives and the Senate.

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While there were significant gains in political representation for black Americans during Reconstruction, it is not true that more than 50 percent of high state and federal offices were held by blacks. Some black politicians did rise to prominent positions, including serving in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, but the majority of political power remained in the hands of white politicians.

Which of the Following Is Not True of Black Political