Which statement best describes the long-term impact of the Reconstruction amendments?

Which statement best describes the long-term impact of the Reconstruction amendments?

• A. They expanded federal authority and civil rights, but faced later rollback through Jim Crow laws and ongoing debates about state rights.
• B. They immediately achieved full civil rights and eliminated all discrimination.
• C. They had no lasting impact.
• D. They led to universal suffrage for all genders.

Answer: (A)