which of the following best describes the conservative democrats is south carolina during reconstruction
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The conservative Democrats in South Carolina during Reconstruction were primarily former Confederates who sought to maintain white supremacy and uphold the traditional social and political order. They opposed the political and social reforms implemented by the radical Republicans, and were resistant to efforts to grant equal rights and opportunities to newly freed African Americans. They played a significant role in shaping the post-war government in South Carolina and working to undermine the progress of Reconstruction.