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Which statement best explains the historical significance of Alonzo Herndon during the New South era?(1 point)
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He led court cases that directly challenged segregation laws
He led court cases that directly challenged segregation laws

He became a successful entrepreneur who expanded economic opportunities for African Americans
He became a successful entrepreneur who expanded economic opportunities for African Americans

He supported immediate voting rights through political protests
He supported immediate voting rights through political protests

He focused primarily on agricultural reform for sharecroppers
He focused primarily on agricultural reform for sharecroppers
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Answered by GPT-5 mini
He became a successful entrepreneur who expanded economic opportunities for African Americans.

Brief explanation: Born into slavery, Herndon built a barbershop business and founded Atlanta Life Insurance Company, becoming one of the most successful Black businessmen of the New South and helping create jobs, financial services, and economic opportunities for African Americans.