How did the Democratic Party’s support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 lead to a change in its membership?

Question

1. It led to the withdrawal of many rural farmers.
2. It led to the withdrawal of many urban workers.
3. It led to the withdrawal of many members in the North.
4. It led to the withdrawal of many members in the South.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: 4. It led to the withdrawal of many members in the South.

The Democratic Party's support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 alienated many white Southern Democrats, who opposed civil rights measures. This shift contributed to a significant realignment in American politics, as many Southern whites began to leave the Democratic Party and shift toward the Republican Party, which positioned itself as the party opposing federal civil rights initiatives at the time.