Asked by Madison Mancuso on May 30, 2024
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By the end of the 1890s the fortunes of the Populists in the South had revealed that
A) most white southerners,regardless of party,were committed to the disenfranchisement of blacks.
B) any party which could command the loyalty of black southern voters could gain effective control of the state.
C) although white Populists were willing to reach out to black voters,black voters were unwilling to break from the Republican Party and vote with the Populists.
D) although small farmers white and black,were willing to unite politically,they were too few in number to have a significant impact on southern politics.
Disenfranchisement
The process of revoking the right to vote from an individual or group.
Populists
Political parties, movements, or individuals that seek to represent the interests and concerns of the general population, often opposing the elite or established societal structures.
Black Southerners
Denotes the African American population living in the Southern United States, historically shaped by slavery, Jim Crow laws, and the Civil Rights Movement, contributing richly to Southern culture and history.
- Investigate the nature and impact of the late 19th-century radical agrarian movement, particularly in relation to race and political affairs.
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Zybrea KnightJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Most white southerners, regardless of their party affiliation, were committed to the disenfranchisement of black citizens. This was a significant factor in the political landscape of the South at the time, affecting the fortunes of the Populist Party and other political movements.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the nature and impact of the late 19th-century radical agrarian movement, particularly in relation to race and political affairs.