Question

1
complete the paragraph by selecting the correct phrase from
the drop - down menu.
during reconstruction, democrats in the georgia general
assembly expelled the recently elected african
american/black members. one reason for this action was
to reinforce military rule

to end jim crow laws

to gain political power

to reinforce military rule

to promote new south goals

Explanation:

During Reconstruction, Democrats in Georgia aimed to regain political control. Expelling African American/Black members from the General Assembly was a move to reduce their political influence and increase Democratic (white - dominated) political power. "To end Jim Crow laws" is incorrect as Jim Crow laws were established later to enforce segregation. "To reinforce military rule" doesn't fit as Reconstruction's military rule was being resisted by Democrats seeking civilian political power. "To promote New South goals" is not related to this specific action of expelling Black legislators. So the correct phrase is "to gain political power".

Answer:

to gain political power