Why did white Southern Democrats disenfranchise black men?(1 point)

Responses

They worried that African Americans would dismantle Republican governments.
They worried that African Americans would dismantle Republican governments.

They wanted to encourage literacy among formerly enslaved African Americans.
They wanted to encourage literacy among formerly enslaved African Americans.

They feared the consequences of African Americans having political power.
They feared the consequences of African Americans having political power.

They hoped African Americans would leave the South after being denied rights.