Why did white Southern Democrats disenfranchise black men?(1 point)

Question

Responses

They feared the consequences of African Americans having political power.
They feared the consequences of African Americans having political power.

They wanted to encourage literacy among formerly enslaved African Americans.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

They feared the consequences of African Americans having political power.

White Southern Democrats employed various tactics, including voter suppression laws and intimidation, to disenfranchise black men, primarily out of a fear of losing control and power in the political landscape following the Civil War and Reconstruction.