Why were most Southern Democrats, like South Carolina’s Strom Thurmond, in opposition to the civil rights acts of the late-1950s

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4vir4ik [10]

2 years ago

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Why were most Southern Democrats, like South Carolina’s Strom Thurmond, in opposition to the civil rights acts of the late-1950s

and early 1960s?

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Harman [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-09-14T09:47:38+03:00

Harman [31]2 years ago

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For one they were just plain racists lol. But also because they know that the only thing keeping them in office was suppressing African-American votes through Jim Crow, KKK, poll tests.

bija089 [108] · Answer 2 · 2022-09-14T11:54:19+03:00

bija089 [108]2 years ago

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Answer:

A) Allowing more rights for minorities was in opposition to Jim Crow policies and traditions enacted and maintained by many Southern Democrats and the party’s supporters.

Explanation: