Question

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what was true of public schools started by republicans across the south?

a. they had mostly african american teachers.

b. they had mostly african american students.

c. they were mostly segregated.

d. they provided equal opportunity.

Explanation:

During the Reconstruction era, Republicans in the South established public schools. These schools aimed to provide education, and they offered equal opportunity in the sense of being open to both African American and white students (though challenges and segregationist pressures later arose, initially the intent and effort for equal access was there). Option A is incorrect as teachers weren't mostly African American. Option B is incorrect as students weren't mostly African American (they included both races). Option C is incorrect as the initial Republican - started schools weren't mostly segregated; segregation became more prominent later due to other forces.

Answer:

D. They provided equal opportunity.