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Why was the Louisiana gubernatorial election of 1896 such a controversial event?

A) African American votes for the Populist candidate did not exist.
B) Ballots were printed in only English and without a French translation.
C) This was the first election that African Americans were allowed to vote.
D) The Bourbon Democratic candidate was not on the ballot in half of Louisiana's parishes.


Sagot :

Answer:

B

Explanation:

Answer:

The correct answer is A. African American votes for the Populist candidate did not exist.

Explanation:

The Bourbon Democrats decided to "bully" sharecroppers and tenants that they had to vote for Foster or lose their place on the plantations