Question

Why did African Americans shift away from their long tradition of supporting the republican party

Answer 1

The Depression had been particularly hard on African Americans and they felt that the Republican Party had done nothing to help them. So, a majority of African American voters shifted their political influence to the Democratic party. ;)

Answer 2

The Depression had been particularly hard on African Americans and they felt that the Republican Party had done nothing to help them. So, a majority of African American voters shifted their political influence to the Democratic party.