Question

Why did Benjamin Tillman want a new constitution for South Carolina?

A. He believed the current constitution needed to be modernized.
B. He believed the current constitution had too many references to slavery.
C. He believed the current constitution was forced on the people during Reconstruction.
D. He believed the current constitution was too long and difficult for the average citizen to understand.

Answer 1

Benjamin Tillman want a new constitution for South Carolina because he believed the current constitution had too many references to slavery.Ben Tillman is considered a mortal enemy of the black people. He wanted to disfranchise black voters, which is also why he wanted a new constitution for South Carolina.The answer is letter B.