Which political party was most dominant in the South post-Civil War?

After the Civil War, the Democratic Party emerged as the most dominant political force in the South. This dominance was largely a reaction to the Reconstruction era policies implemented by the federal government, which were associated with the Republican Party. Many Southerners viewed the Republicans as the party that had supported the Union during the war and enforced policies aimed at integrating formerly enslaved people into society.

During the latter half of the 19th century and into the early 20th century, the Democratic Party appealed to white voters in the South who were opposed to Reconstruction and sought to restore what they considered the South's "traditional" way of life. This included implementing Jim Crow laws that enforced racial segregation and disenfranchised African American voters, which further solidified the Democratic Party's dominance in the region.

Additionally, the other parties mentioned did not achieve significant influence in the South during this period. The Republican Party, while initially strong during Reconstruction, faced increasing opposition and eventually became less influential in the Southern states as white Democrats regained control. The Libertarian and Green parties have historically had minimal presence and support in Southern politics compared to the established parties. Thus, the Democratic Party's legacy of dominance from post-Civil War through much of the 20th century fundamentally shaped