Which political gains were made by African Americans during the Reconstruction era? They gained the Constitutional recognition of the right to vote and took control of over 200 political offices. They were provided with protection from any form of segregation and gained all civil rights. They were given enough political recognition that they enjoyed equal social and political status with whites. They were given the right to vote, but they were unable to hold public office until decades later.

Which political gains were made by African Americans during the Reconstruction era? They gained the Constitutional recognition of the right to vote and took control of over 200 political offices. They were provided with protection from any form of segregation and gained all civil rights. They were given enough political recognition that they enjoyed equal social and political status with whites. They were given the right to vote, but they were unable to hold public office until decades later.