Question

how did the civil war and reconstruction affect the rights of black people in the united states?
complete the following statement.

after the civil war, three amendments to the constitution civil rights for black americans.
once reconstruction ended, however, severely restricted the rights of black americans, with states taking the lead in segregating many public facilities.

congress southern northern jim crow laws expanded limited

Explanation:

Analyze the first blank

The Reconstruction Amendments (13th, 14th, and 15th) expanded civil rights for Black Americans by abolishing slavery, granting citizenship and equal protection, and protecting voting rights. Thus, the first blank is "expanded".

Analyze the second blank

Following the end of Reconstruction, state and local laws known as Jim Crow laws were enacted to enforce racial segregation and disenfranchise Black citizens. Thus, the second blank is "Jim Crow laws".

Analyze the third blank

These segregationist policies were primarily championed and implemented by southern states. Thus, the third blank is "southern".

Answer:

After the Civil War, three amendments to the Constitution <blank>expanded</blank> civil rights for Black Americans.

Once Reconstruction ended, however, <blank>Jim Crow laws</blank> severely restricted the rights of Black Americans, with <blank>southern</blank> states taking the lead in segregating many public facilities.