Why did the republican party become strong in the south

The Republican party became strong in the South, in part because A millions of Southern African American men became voters. B the party did not require a loyalty oath in order to vote. ... During Reconstruction, most African American families in the South A moved to Southern cities, where they worked as skilled laborers.

the answer is a. laws were enacted in the aftermath of the plot to make it harder to free slaves,increasing sectionalism

the answer is d the rejection of the olive branch petition.

explanation:

the olive branch petition was an attempt to state the rights of the colonists while keeping their loyalty to the british crown. hope this !

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