Who were the Bourbon Democrats main opposition?

Question

a Republicans
b other democrats********
c independents
d African American voters

Thanks for your help

Answer 1

Well, there were factions within the Democratic Party, but the Bourbon Democrats were in the mainstream for much of the era from the 1870s to 1904. I would say their main opponents were the Republicans. But I do not know what your course wants you to answer.

http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourbon_Democrat

Answer 2

Thank you