The bloc of Southern Democrats and one Republican that blocked civil rights legislation was known as what?

• A. The Old South Coalition
• B. The Solid South
• C. The Free South
• D. The Dixie Alliance

Answer: (B)

The key idea is a regional voting bloc that consistently opposed civil rights measures in Congress. After Reconstruction, the Southern states organized a strong, unified Democratic coalition—the Solid South—that tended to block or stall civil rights legislation through coordinated votes and filibusters in the Senate. This label captures both how Southern voters leaned politically and how their representatives acted together on national policy, especially on desegregation and civil rights. While there were moments of cross-party votes or exceptions, the term Solid South best describes this enduring pattern of bloc opposition, which is why it’s the best fit.