The decline shown after 1872 is best explained by which combination of factors?
- Acheck_circle
Northern abandonment of Reconstruction, KKK violence, and the rise of 'Redeemer' Democratic governments
- B
Mass migration of Black voters to Western territories
- C
Constitutional amendments revoking Black political rights
- D
Federal disqualification of Black candidates for public office
Explanation
As Northern political will faded, paramilitary violence (KKK, White League) suppressed Black voters and "Redeemer" Democrats overturned Reconstruction governments, slashing Black political participation.