At the End of the Reconstruction Period, Southern Blacks in General

question 36

Multiple Choice

At the end of the Reconstruction period, southern blacks in general

• A) dominated southern politics.
• B) remained economically dependent on southern whites.
• C) had gained effective economic independence from southern whites.
• D) had mostly migrated to the North.

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Definitions:

Dissonance Situation

A psychological state where an individual experiences discomfort or conflict due to holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Potential Dissonance

The possible tension or conflict that arises when a person holds two contradictory beliefs or attitudes simultaneously.

Low-ball Technique

A persuasion strategy where an initially favorable offer is made to get an agreement, and then terms are made less favorable to the agreement party.

Postdecisional Dissonance

The discomfort experienced after making a difficult choice, often involving feelings of regret or uncertainty.