Me its worth 30 points which of the following is one reason that rural residents felt left behind in the late 19th century? democratic party in power decreasing railroad tracks new technology increasing crop sales which of the following is one reason that rural residents felt left behind in the late 19th century? democratic party in power decreasing railroad tracks new technology increasing crop sales which way was not a way in which blacks ( and poor whites) were disenfranchised despite the 15th amendment. grandfather clause literacy test service record in the confederate states of america poll tax which was not a goal of progressivism? ending corruption in government to address the problems of poverty, illiteracy, and unsafe working conditions to encourage more men to join the " cajun navy" to get more citizens to participate in the political process how did the expansion of the railroads affect towns in louisiana ? question 11 options: towns in louisiana became hiding spots for train robbers people moved away from town to avoid the industrialization of the railroads small towns grew larger, and some large towns grew into cities. the railroad company began buying up small towns in louisiana, forcing everyone to move.