Question

question 7 (1 point)
following the withdrawal of federal troops, state and local leaders were able to pass and enforce jim crow laws. what effect did this have on african americans in southern society?
progressive leaders enforced many reconstruction reforms.
african americans were denied equal protections under the law.
racial intimidation and violence decreased.
southern republicans kept political control throughout the south.

Explanation:

Jim Crow laws were a system of racial segregation and discrimination. They enforced racial inequality, denying African Americans equal rights and protections. Progressive leaders enforcing Reconstruction reforms is incorrect as Jim Crow was the opposite. Racial intimidation and violence increased under Jim Crow, not decreased. Southern Republicans did not keep political control; Democrats (who supported Jim Crow) often held power.

Answer:

African Americans were denied equal protections under the law.