What did the African Americans elected to state or national office during Reconstruction demonstrate?
A) There was a higher level of corruption among them than among their white counterparts.
B) They had more integrity and competence than their white counterparts.
C) They had a desire to implement radical social programs.
D) They had a strong desire for harsh revenge on former slaveholders.
E) They lacked education and that impeded their success.
Answer: B
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