Question

this is a cartoon that shows a condition in the south after the civil war.

cartoon image with caption: of course he wants to vote the democratic ticket, harper’s weekly, october 21, 1876

what condition is shown in this cartoon?

• many african americans were disenfranchised through fear and intimidation.
• many african americans were allowed to vote, but only under the protection of whites.
• many whites did not worry about how the african american population voted.
• many whites defended polling places from african american riots and protests.

Explanation:

The cartoon shows an African American being threatened with guns to vote the Democratic ticket. This depicts intimidation to influence voting, meaning African Americans were disenfranchised (denied the right to vote freely) through fear. The other options are incorrect: the image shows intimidation, not protection; whites are intimidating, not indifferent; and there's no riot/protest to defend against.

Answer:

A. Many African Americans were disenfranchised through fear and intimidation.