USA HISTORY

RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877

RECONSTRUCTIONS EFFECTS ON AFRICAN AMERICANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Southern Redemption is most connected to
A
African-Americans becoming politicians
B
Democrats gaining control of state governments
C
Republicans maintaining control of state governments
D
Confederates being removed from the South
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Redeemers sought to overthrow Radical Republicans in the South during and after reconstruction. The Redemption movement changed the political party in power while also reversing civil and voting rights. Redemption came about due to a shift in attitudes towards Reconstruction-era Republican governments.

Detailed explanation-2: -20. How did Republicans gain power and control over Southern governments during Reconstruction? During Reconstruction, white Southern Democrats were kept out of power which allowed Republican governments to take control in the South.

Detailed explanation-3: -How did southern democrats reverse gains made during reconstruction in segregation? Democrats reintroduced segregation laws, which blacks and whites separated in public.

Detailed explanation-4: -Democrats who brought their party back to power in the South were called Redeemers. Redeemers wanted to reduce the size of state government and limit the rights of African Americans. They lowered state budgets and got rid of a variety of social programs.

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