The Rigid System of Segregation That Developed in the South

question 11

Multiple Choice

The rigid system of segregation that developed in the South following the brief period of Reconstruction after the Civil War was due to:

• A) Competition between lower-status whites and freed blacks
• B) The desire of the elite to maintain its dominance encouraging the uniting of blacks and poor whites
• C) The creation of a system where status is shared among racial groups
• D) Frequent interactions between racial groups both at work and in their neighborhoods

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