Question

What was the goal of expelling African American legislators from the Georgia General Assembly during Reconstruction?

A.
to gain the support of Radical Republicans

B.
to convince the federal government to give Georgia aid

C.
to maintain white supremacy in state politics

D.
to bring an end to Georgia's county-unit electoral system

Answer 1

C. to maintain white supremacy in state politics

White legislators expelled Black members to prevent African Americans from exercising political power and to restore/maintain white control over Georgia's government.