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Which of the following statements accurately explains why the creation of the Texas Constitution of 1876 was a
political turning point in Texas history? (1 point)
It ensured that the Confederate Army would finally leave Texas after the Civil War.
It focused on creating a large state government with a large amount of power.
O It finally guaranteed that the rights of all Texas citizens would be protected.
O It prevented former slaves and freedmen from having the right to vote in all Texas elections.
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It prevented former slaves and freedmen from having the right to vote in all Texas elections.
Explanation: The 1876 constitution marked the end of Reconstruction and the return of conservative Democratic rule in Texas. It rolled back Reconstruction-era protections and set the stage for laws and practices (poll taxes, white primaries, segregation) that effectively disfranchised many African Americans.
Explanation: The 1876 constitution marked the end of Reconstruction and the return of conservative Democratic rule in Texas. It rolled back Reconstruction-era protections and set the stage for laws and practices (poll taxes, white primaries, segregation) that effectively disfranchised many African Americans.
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