The Democratic Party Lost Part of Its Appeal in the South

question 136

Multiple Choice

The Democratic Party lost part of its appeal in the South because

• A) it embraced liberal social policies and anti-war foreign policy.
• B) it was helped by evangelical Christians.
• C) it became conservative on social policy.
• D) Republicans began to attract a majority of Southern blacks.
• E) it opposed civil rights advances.

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