Why Were Elected Offices in the South So Bitterly Contested

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why were elected offices in the South so bitterly contested by so many people?

• A) Many were interested in the modest, steady salary politicians obtained.
• B) Elected officials in the South wielded huge amounts of power.
• C) Elected officials always rose up in the ranks to higher offices and higher pay.
• D) At that time, elected officials were provided with a residence and numerous other benefits.

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