Which of the following statements best describes the attitude of southern whites following emancipation?

A) Southern whites fully accepted emancipation once the defeat of the South was inevitable.
B) Once emancipation was unavoidable, southern whites worked to establish white supremacy.
C) Southern whites encouraged blacks to pursue elected office.
D) Southern whites implemented property holding restrictions on blacks for voting purposes.

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Madison Henderson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Following emancipation, many southern whites sought to maintain racial dominance and control over African Americans through various means, including the establishment of laws and social norms that enforced white supremacy. This included the implementation of Jim Crow laws, the formation of white supremacist groups, and other efforts to undermine the rights and freedoms of African Americans.

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