Asked by Vanessa Loera Leija on Apr 27, 2024
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Which of the following statements about the Union League of America is LEAST accurate?
A) It attracted supporters with its ritualism and its aura of secrecy as well as its devotion to liberty and equality.
B) It was an openly partisan organization,drumming up southern support for the Republican Party.
C) It was originally founded during Reconstruction by black New England soldiers who wanted to expand black rights in the North.
D) As it spread throughout the South,the League gained the support of large numbers of black men who turned to it for political guidance.
Union League
An organization that supported the Union cause during the Civil War and worked to mobilize the Northern civilian support for the Union Army.
Partisan Organization
A group or entity aligned with a specific political cause or ideology, often working towards advancing those specific political or social agendas.
- Understand the challenges and successes of African American political mobilization and representation in Reconstruction-era governance.
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AA
Aseanti AlexanderMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Union League of America was not originally founded by black New England soldiers; it was established by white men in the North to support the Union cause during the Civil War and later played a significant role in the Reconstruction era, promoting loyalty to the Union and the Republican Party, and advocating for the rights of freedmen.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the challenges and successes of African American political mobilization and representation in Reconstruction-era governance.
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