Question

in georgia, the ratification of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments resulted in
a. the founding of african american state universities and colleges.
b. the reduction of funding for the freedmen’s bureau from the state budget.
c. the election of african americans to serve in public office throughout the state.
d. the collapse of the georgia republican party and the ousting of its elected officials.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Founding African American state universities/colleges isn't directly tied to 14th/15th Amendments' ratification in Georgia.
• Option B: The Freedmen’s Bureau’s funding reduction isn't a result of these amendments’ ratification.
• Option C: The 14th Amendment (citizenship, equal protection) and 15th Amendment (voting rights for African American men) enabled African Americans to vote and then be elected to public office in Georgia. This aligns with the amendments’ impact.
• Option D: The Georgia Republican Party’s collapse isn't a direct result of these amendments’ ratification.

Answer:

C. the election of African Americans to serve in public office throughout the state