Question

question 7 of 10
the republican party in the south attracted african americans as well as which of the following?

a. white merchants

b. white small landowners

c. former whigs

d. all of the above

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze the support base of the Republican Party in the post - Civil War South. African Americans were a key part of their support. White merchants, who sought economic opportunities and stability, were attracted. White small landowners, who may have been disenfranchised by the old power structures, also found appeal in the Republican Party. Former Whigs, as the Whig Party dissolved, many of its members looked for a new political home and the Republican Party was a viable option. So all of these groups were attracted to the Republican Party in the South.

Answer:

D. All of the above