Question

question 7 of 10
what part of the agenda of southern democrats most directly affected
african americans?

a. using fear and violence for political gain

b. lowering taxes on landowners

c. increasing the political activity of whites

d. removing republicans from office

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Southern Democrats often used fear (like threats) and violence (such as lynchings, intimidation at polls) to suppress African Americans' rights, especially their political and social rights. This directly impacted African Americans' lives, safety, and ability to participate in society or politics.
• Option B: Lowering taxes on landowners affects landowners' finances, not African Americans directly, as most African Americans were not landowners (especially in the post - slavery, sharecropping era in the South).
• Option C: Increasing white political activity, while it might have indirect effects on African Americans, is more about white political engagement. It does not directly target or impact African Americans in the same way as violence and fear.
• Option D: Removing Republicans from office is a political power - struggle move among white politicians (as Republicans sometimes supported African American rights to an extent in the South during Reconstruction - era and beyond). It is not a direct action against African Americans.

Answer:

A. Using fear and violence for political gain