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6 why were thirty-two newly elected members of the georgia general asse…

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6 why were thirty-two newly elected members of the georgia general assembly removed from the legislature during reconstruction?a to limit the political power and influence of african americansb to eliminate opposition to legislation addressing social inequalityc to make the legislature more representative of the states populationd to purge the government of former confederate supporters

Explanation:

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During Reconstruction, the 32 removed Georgia legislators were African American. White conservative members of the Georgia General Assembly acted to reduce the political voice and influence of African Americans, who had gained electoral power after the Civil War. The other options do not align with this specific historical event: the action was not about ending opposition to social equality bills, making the legislature more representative, or purging Confederate supporters.

Answer:

A. to limit the political power and influence of African Americans