Question

On the morning of July 4, 1944, a man named Primus E. King went to cast his ballot in the Democratic Party's primary election. Mr. King was an African-American, and he was registered to vote. Shortly after entering the courthouse, King was roughly turned away by a law officer. His challenge to the "White Primary" was planned by a group of civil rights activists and became a famous lawsuit. After almost two years of court battles, the "White Primary" was eliminated.

Answer 1

Which statement best describes the political reason for the "White Primary"?

Answer 2

The Democratic Party wanted to hold a “Black Primary” for only black voters.
The Democratic Party knew that Primus King was not a registered Democrat.

Answer 3

The Democratic Party was protected under the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments.
The Democratic Party did not want black voters to influence candidate choices.

Answer 4

The Democratic Party did not want black voters to influence candidate choices.

Answer 5

Thank you and that's a wrap! :)

Answer 6

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