Set 4: Command of Evidence (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

Reconstruction (1865-1877) sought to integrate formerly enslaved people into society. The 13th-15th Amendments abolished slavery, granted citizenship, and protected voting rights. However, subsequent Jim Crow laws effectively nullified these gains.

What happened to Reconstruction's achievements?

A. They were permanently secured.

B. They were undermined by later discriminatory laws.✓ Correct

C. They were never implemented.

D. They expanded immediately.

Detailed Explanation

This question requires you to identify evidence that supports a claim. 'Jim Crow laws effectively nullified these gains.' The best evidence directly and explicitly supports the stated claim without requiring assumptions. Match specific textual details or data points to the claim being made. The correct answer provides clear, direct support. Strong evidence directly addresses the claim without requiring additional interpretation. When evaluating options, look for quotes or data that explicitly support the statement. Weak evidence may be tangentially related but doesn't provide direct proof.

Key Evidence:

• "Reconstruction (1865-1877) sought to integrate formerly enslaved people into society"

• "The 13th-15th Amendments abolished slavery, granted citizenship, and protected voting rights"

Why others are wrong: A (This option is incorrect.), C (This option is incorrect.), D (This option is incorrect.).

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