One of the biggest threats to Truman's reelection in 1948 was
A) an increase in support for the Republican Party by African-American voters.
B) the threat of a communist takeover by subversive elements in the government.
C) Truman's support for civil rights legislation.
D) the creation of the "Dixiecrats," which would draw votes away from the Democratic Party.
Answer: D
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