Based on society in the late 1800s, how effective were Reconstruction Era reforms in protecting the rights of African Americans in the United States? A
They were ineffective because many states enacted laws restricting the rights of African Americans and enforcing segregation as soon as Reconstruction ended.

B
They were ineffective because the federal government repealed the laws and amendments that enacted the reforms as soon as a new political party took power.

C
They were effective, as evidenced by the permanent addition of amendments protecting the rights extended to African Americans to the United States Constitution.

D
They were effective, as evidenced by the growth of the civil rights movement and support for reforms that would ensure the equality of all citizens of the United States.