Asked by Hayley Pineda on Apr 27, 2024

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Which of the following statements about blacks in southern cities is LEAST accurate?

A) Blacks outnumbered whites in a number of major southern cities,including Montgomery and Charleston.
B) The number of blacks living in both Upper South cities like Baltimore and Louisville and Lowe South cities like New Orleans and Atlanta increased rapidly.
C) White workers,organized labor,and industrialists all often opposed the hiring of black workers.
D) While the numbers of black men in southern cities increased,the numbers of black women,for whom work was even harder to find,remained low.

Southern Cities

Southern cities refer to urban areas located in the southern part of a country or region, often characterized by distinct cultural, historical, and climatic features from those in other parts of the country.

Organized Labor

A structured group of workers who unite to form a union or labor organization to advocate for workers' rights, better wages, working conditions, and benefits.

Montgomery

The capital city of Alabama, known for its significant role in the American Civil Rights Movement, including the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

  • Examine the characteristics of the radical agrarian movement in the late 1800s, focusing on its connections with racial issues and political matters.
  • Comprehend the evolution and resistance to Jim Crow legislation, as well as the contributions of African American women and affluent white individuals in this scenario.
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Dapson IshmealApr 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The statement about the numbers of black women remaining low in southern cities is least accurate. In reality, the migration patterns and demographic shifts in southern cities saw increases in both black men and women, as families and individuals moved for various reasons, including seeking employment opportunities.