During reconstruction in the united states, the freedmen’s bureau a. administered poll taxes and literacy tests during elections. b. segregated white and african american students in schools. c. negotiated labor contracts for african americans in the south. d. african americans relocate from the south to the north.

The correct answer is C) Negotiated labor contracts for African Americans in the South.

The era of Reconstruction refers to the 12 years after the end of the Civil War. The end of the Civil War brought the end of the institution of slavery with the passing of the 13th amendment. This resulted in the freeing of millions of African-Americans who were now able to gain rights in society. One example of this would be the right to work for wages.

In order to help these citizens and ensure that they were being paid, the US government developed the Freedmen's Bureau. This organization helped newly freed slaves to gain employment and negotiate contracts so that they may begin earning wages.

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