Question

why did republican governments lose popularity?
they were discriminating against whites in the south.
they didn’t do enough to help african-americans in the south.
new programs to help african-americans meant taxes had to be raised.
whites in the south wanted higher taxes and more government regulation.
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Explanation:

To determine why Republican governments lost popularity, we analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect as Republican Reconstruction governments aimed at African - American rights, not discriminating against whites.
• The second option is wrong because they did implement measures (like Freedmen’s Bureau) to assist African - Americans.
• The third option is correct. Programs to aid African - Americans (e.g., Reconstruction efforts) required funding, leading to tax increases. Many white Southerners, who were a significant part of the electorate, opposed these tax hikes.
• The fourth option is incorrect as white Southerners generally opposed higher taxes and government regulation, especially related to Reconstruction - era policies.

Answer:

C. New programs to help African - Americans meant taxes had to be raised.