Question

the southern manifesto was a document that declared the intent of

southern lawmakers to support desegregation.
northern lawmakers to support desegregation.
southern lawmakers to oppose desegregation.
northern lawmakers to oppose desegregation.

Explanation:

Identify the historical context of the document

The Southern Manifesto (officially titled the Declaration of Constitutional Principles) was written in 1956 in response to the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education, which ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.

Analyze the authors and purpose

The document was drafted and signed by a large coalition of United States Senators and Representatives from Southern states. Their goal was to counter the Supreme Court's ruling and resist Desegregation Implementation in public spaces, particularly schools.

Determine the intent declared in the document

The manifesto accused the Supreme Court of a "clear abuse of judicial power" and pledged to use all lawful means to bring about a reversal of the decision and to prevent desegregation. Therefore, it declared the intent of Southern lawmakers to oppose desegregation.

Answer:

• Southern lawmakers to support desegregation.
• Northern lawmakers to support desegregation.
• Southern lawmakers to oppose desegregation. (Correct answer)
• Northern lawmakers to oppose desegregation.