Question

what nickname was given to the control of southern governments by white democrats following the end of reconstruction?
○ carpetbagger regime
○ radical reconstruction
○ solid south
○ southern republic

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "Carpetbagger Regime" refers to Northerners who moved South during Reconstruction, not white Democrat control.
• "Radical Reconstruction" was the period of Reconstruction with Republican - led reforms, not white Democrat control post - Reconstruction.
• "Solid South" is the term for the dominance of white Democrats in Southern governments after Reconstruction ended, as the South became reliably Democratic.
• "Southern Republic" is not a recognized term for this phenomenon.

Answer:

C. Solid South