Question

5.1.5 quiz: radical reconstruction
question 2 of 10
what happened when former confederate leaders gained power under johnsons plan for reconstruction?
a. they established a bank for african americans.
b. they passed black codes to limit african americans rights.
c. they required all african americans to pay money for their freedom.
d. they allowed african americans to claim land.

Explanation:

Under Johnson's Reconstruction plan, former Confederate leaders aimed to maintain white supremacy. Black codes were laws passed to restrict African Americans' rights, such as limiting their employment options and movement. Option A is incorrect as there was no such bank. Option C is wrong because African Americans were already free (slavery was abolished by the 13th Amendment). Option D is false as they did not allow land - claiming. Only option B aligns with the historical actions of former Confederate leaders under Johnson's plan.

Answer:

B. They passed black codes to limit African Americans' rights.