Reconstruction Leaders

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What was one of the main roles of churches in African-American communities during Reconstruction?

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Community centers for social and political events

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Who was the first African American to serve in the U.S. Senate?

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Hiram Rhodes Revels

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How many African Americans served in Congress between 1865 and 1877?

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22

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What was a significant contribution of Republican legislatures during Reconstruction?

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Establishing the South's first public education systems

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What was the role of the Freedmen's Bureau in family reunification?

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Assisting African Americans in locating and reuniting with family members

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Which African American was the first to be elected to a full Senate term?

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Blanche K. Bruce

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What was one of the outcomes of African Americans gaining political power during Reconstruction?

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Increased political participation and representation