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Why were southerners afraid of allowing blacks the right to vote in 1870?
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Because once the slaves were free, they made up a significant portion of the population; this would mean they could out-vote "white" candidates.
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What was one of the successes of the Reconstruction era?
Blacks had the right to vote.
What were the wealthiest southerners called?
planters im sooo sure about this sorry if im wrong but i am right im sure i am
Why were southerners so angry about john browns attack on harpers ferry?
Because they thought he was trying to do the right thing
How did northerners and southerners disagree over the issue of slavery?
Briefly put, most Southerners wanted to continue the right to own slaves and most Northerners did not like the practice and did not want to see it extended to new states that came into the union. A fairly large number of Northerners were strongly against slavery and wanted to abolish it throughout the country as soon as possible. Some Southerners had objections to slavery but respected the right of others to keep their slaves.
What was accomplished for blacks during reconstruction?
The biggest most resounding accomplishments for blacks during reconstruction were the adoption of Constitutional Amendments. These amendments were the 13th, 14th and 15th. Respectively they gave blacks, in order, abolition of slavery; guarantee of citizenship to the United States and granting civil rights and the right to vote.
What southerners called for to protect their right to own slaves?
Southerners called for states' rights and the preservation of the institution of slavery to protect their right to own slaves. They argued that the federal government should not interfere with the laws of individual states regarding slavery.
What southerners call for to protect their right to own enslaved people?
Southerners called for secession from the union......................................................................
What did southerners call for to protect their right to own enslaved people?
Southerners called for secession from the union......................................................................
What did southerners call for to protect their right to own enslave people?
Southerners called for secession from the union......................................................................
Why are blacks in the christian right?
Only a very small percentage of blacks are part of the Christian right.
When was You Are Right to Be Afraid created?
You Are Right to Be Afraid was created in 2003.
What has caused the expansion of suffrage?
suffrage is the right to vote. so all the ammendments allowing blacks, women, etc to vote increased the voting. but also extending the voting age to 18
According to many antebellum southerners the issue of states' rights revolved around their right to?
For many southerners, the states' rights issue revolved around the right to own slaves.
The Nullification Controversy showed how strongly Southerners felt about ___________.?
right
What right did the fifteenth amendment give to the blacks?
the right to vote
What southerners called for to protect their right to own enslaved people?
secession
Why did the southerners belief in states right hamper the confederate government during the war?
how did the southerners belief in states rights hamper the confederate government during the war
