In terms of political power, african americans in the south during reconstruction
a. decided not to participate in government because they felt it wouldn't make a difference.
b. made great gains by winning political office throughout the north.
c. weren't allowed to vote and didn't do well politically.
d. made great gains by winning political office throughout the south.

Americans who supported manifest destiny believed that the united states should

Concerns about the environment prompt congress to pass a $1 surcharge tax on each gallon of gasoline. which statement best describes the impact of such a tax

What does the country say concerning the status of free blacks living in the united states? a) they have the same rights as any other "free" people, and are full citizens. b) they have the same rights as any other "free" people, but are not properly citizens. c) they are citizens, but don't have the full rights granted to other citizens. d) they are not citizens, and have no right to petition the court.