Which of the following descriptions provides an accurate assessment of the success of Reconstruction?
A) It succeeded in giving blacks equal rights.
B) Although making initial progress, it failed to provide lasting improvements for blacks.
C) It established southern state governments which were dominated by northerners until the 20th century.
D) It ended the practice of segregation in both the North and the South.
E) It led to the adoption of legislation that guaranteed the civil rights of all Americans.
B
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