Why were elected offices in the South bitterly contested by many people?

A) Many were interested in the modest but steady salary politicians obtained.
B) Elected officials in the South wielded tremendous power.
C) Elected officials always rose up in the ranks to higher offices and higher pay.
D) Elected officials were provided with residences and numerous other benefits.


Answer: A

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A) Fair Industrial Practices Act B) National Labor Relations Act C) Resettlement Administration Act D) Emergency Relief Appropriations Act

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A. Each eligible voter was required to make a statement to an election official about the issues in the election before being allowed to cast a ballot. B. Single women and widows were allowed to vote, but they had to own twice as much property as male voters. C. Each eligible voter was called forward by an election official to publicly declare his choice from among the candidates. D. All eligible voters in the Chesapeake colonies of Virginia and Maryland had to travel to the capital of their respective colonies to cast their written ballots.

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