Question

1. how did republicans gain control of southern state governments during reconstruction?○ republicans waived the loyalty oath.○ republicans gave all southern women the right to vote.○ republicans sought the support of former confederate leaders.○ republicans sought the support of african american men.

Explanation:

During Reconstruction, Republicans (who backed federal Reconstruction policies) secured control of southern state governments by mobilizing the newly enfranchised African American male voters (via the 15th Amendment and Reconstruction Acts), who largely supported the party. Waiving loyalty oaths would have aided former Confederates (opposed by Republicans), southern women did not gain voting rights during this era, and Republicans did not seek support from Confederate leaders.

Answer:

D. Republicans sought the support of African American men.