Why did many African Americans lose political power after Reconstruction?
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Correct answer: Southern states used intimidation, unfair laws, and voting limits to suppress Black voters
After Reconstruction, Southern governments used violence, fraud, and legal restrictions to reduce Black voting. These measures weakened African American political power despite the Fifteenth Amendment.
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