Question

question 5 of 20
what did the term
edemption\ mean to white southerners in the 1870s?

a. spreading christianity among the native americans in the south

b. friendship with african americans

c. settling their differences with the northern states

d. bringing the democratic party and the interests of rich whites
back to power

Explanation:

In the 1870s, for white Southerners, "Redemption" was about regaining political power. The Democratic Party, which represented the interests of rich whites, aimed to take back control from the Republican - led Reconstruction governments. Option A is about spreading Christianity to Native Americans, which is not related to "Redemption" for white Southerners. Option B is incorrect as white Southerners during this time were not focused on friendship with African Americans, and in fact, many sought to limit African American rights. Option C is about settling differences with Northern states, but "Redemption" was more about internal Southern political power rather than just settling with the North. Option D accurately describes that "Redemption" meant bringing the Democratic Party and the interests of rich whites back to power.

Answer:

D. Bringing the Democratic Party and the interests of rich whites back to power