Question

After the Civil War as far as education was concerned, blacks
A) showed a thirst for knowledge.
B) showed little interest in formal learning.
C) had a higher percentage of school attendance than whites.
D) found most southern whites supportive of their desire to learn.

Answer 1

After the Civil War, blacks (African Americans) showed a thirst for knowledge (Option A).

The period following the Civil War, known as the Reconstruction era, saw significant efforts to establish schools and educational opportunities for newly freed African Americans. Many African Americans were eager to learn and sought education as a means to empower themselves and improve their lives. While there were challenges and obstacles, such as limited resources and discriminatory practices, African Americans demonstrated a strong desire for formal learning and made significant strides in pursuing education.