Disenfranchisement

The video discusses the rise of the populist movement in the South and the Democratic Party's tactics to suppress it, including violence, voter fraud, and disenfranchisement of black and poor white voters. It highlights the establishment of the all-white Democratic Party and its impact on political representation. The video also examines how Southern political power influenced the New Deal, leading to policies that excluded black Americans from benefits, illustrating the long-term effects of Reconstruction's failure.

What was one of the main tactics used by Democrats to suppress the Populist Party in the South?

• Religious campaigns

• Educational reforms

• White supremacy rhetoric

• Economic incentives

Why was the Voting Rights Act of 1965 necessary?

• To ensure honest voting in the South

• To increase voter turnout

• To promote political parties

• To reduce election costs

What was the impact of disenfranchisement on white voters in Mississippi?

• The white vote increased

• The white vote doubled

• The white vote was cut in half

• The white vote remained unchanged

What was the purpose of the all-white Democratic Party primaries?

• To include more diverse candidates

• To ensure only whites could vote

• To promote black political influence

• To reduce election costs

What is a 'rotten borough' as described in the context of Southern politics?

• A district with a tiny electorate but full representation

• A district with a large electorate

• A district with equal representation for all

• A district with no representation

How did the 14th Amendment relate to representation in Congress?

• It increased representation for all states

• It doubled representation for Southern states

• It had no impact on representation

• It reduced representation for states denying voting rights

What was one way Southern segregationists influenced the New Deal?

• By promoting black employment

• By excluding blacks from Social Security

• By increasing federal aid to black communities

• By supporting integrated neighborhoods

Which employment sectors were excluded from Social Security to limit black benefits?

• Finance and education

• Agricultural and domestic labor

• Manufacturing and technology

• Healthcare and transportation

What was the impact of the New Deal on racial segregation in housing?

• It promoted integrated neighborhoods

• It enhanced racial segregation

• It had no impact on housing

• It eliminated racial segregation

What broader impact did the failure of Reconstruction have on American politics?

• It led to national health insurance

• It limited the American welfare state

• It strengthened the welfare state

• It had no impact on national politics