Question

Why did white Southern Democrats disenfranchise Black men?(4 points)ResponsesThey worried that African Americans would Republican governments.They worried that African Americans would Republican governments.They hoped African Americans would leave the South after being denied rights.They hoped African Americans would leave the South after being denied rights.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.

Answer 1

Correct responses:
- They worried that African Americans would (support) Republican governments.
- They feared the consequences of African Americans having political power.

Brief explanation: Southern Democrats used poll taxes, literacy tests, grandfather clauses, and intimidation to prevent Black men from voting so white Democrats could maintain political control and white supremacy.