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Tillman's virulent oratory was especially targeted against which group?

  • Native Americans

  • Asian Americans

  • African Americans

  • European immigrants

Answer

African Americans were the main target of Tillman's virulent oratory. Tillman's speeches were often filled with racist and inflammatory rhetoric, and he frequently called for violence against African Americans. He also advocated for segregation and disenfranchisement of African Americans. Tillman's oratory was a major factor in the rise of white supremacy in the South during the early 20th century.
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