Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank to complete each sentence.

Question

After the election of 1876, three members of the Louisiana legislature switched from the
side to the

side.

The White League
Francis T. Nicholls and took possession of the state’s

building.

Francis T. Nicholls became the governor of Louisiana when
.

Answer 1

After the election of 1876, three members of the Louisiana legislature switched from the Republican side to the Democratic side.

The White League overthrew Francis T. Nicholls and took possession of the state’s capitol building.

Francis T. Nicholls became the governor of Louisiana when he was elected in 1877 after a period of political turmoil.