Question

Why was it unusual that african supported fdr? a. Fdr was a democrat, and most african americans voted republican b. Fdr was white, and most african americans only voted for black candidates c. Fdr democrat, but southern democrats opposed him d. Fdr was from the north, and and most african americans voted only for southerners

Answer 1

Answer:

It surprising that African Americans upheld Franklin D Roosevelt since when FDR was president African Americans couldn't vote. Jim Crow laws were in full impact and they were kept from voting. It won't be until 1965 with the social equality laws that they could vote.