Question

what was one way leaders and others in the black community showed their support for reconstruction?
a. by serving in the military to enforce reconstruction policies directly
b. by opening their own businesses that supported reconstruction
c. by voting for radical republican candidates in elections
d. by refusing to participate in the system of sharecropping

Explanation:

During Reconstruction, Black Americans supported the process politically. Radical Republicans were strong - proponents of Reconstruction policies, including civil rights for Black people. Voting for their candidates was a way to show support for Reconstruction. Military service was not the main way to support Reconstruction directly. Opening businesses was not a primary way to show support for Reconstruction policies. Refusing share - cropping was more about economic self - determination rather than direct support for Reconstruction.

Answer:

C. By voting for Radical Republican candidates in elections