What types of issues did black Republicans generally promote? How were black Republicans received within the Republican Party?
What will be an ideal response?
Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should:
1. Outline that the Republican Party believed in public education, social welfare programs, the reform of the prison system, the expansion of private corporations, and the promotion of reform of the South.
2. Point out that black Republicans were received as welcome voters and supporters but not as leaders, particularly outside of the South.
3. Conclude that black leaders could not motivate their white colleagues to act on issues to assist black people.
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