Question

Lester Maddox’s decision to run for president as an independent helped to weaken the Republican Party in Georgia. weaken the Democratic Party in Georgia. cause Georgians to lose interest in politics. put an end to competitive elections in Georgia.

Answer 1

Answer: B.) weaken the Democratic Party in Georgia.

Answer 2

B - Weakened the Democratic Party in Georgia

Lester Maddox was traditionally a Democrat and had a solid following on the party ballot. When he chose to run as an independent for the presidency, he split the democratic vote for those who always strictly vote their party (democrat) and those to believed in him as an indepdent.