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

The correct answer is D:made great gains by winning political office throughout the South. In the period immediately following the Civil War known as Reconstruction, African-Americans were able to vote and in certain regions of the South, comprised a majority and were able to elect African-Americans to various elected offices. It was only after this period of time that the rights of African-Americans were severely infringed upon and the Black Codes or Jim Crow Laws were implemented.

The answer b is correct this all occurred during the red scare