Why did many African American voters begin shifting toward the Democratic Party during the New Deal era?
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Correct answer: New Deal relief programs and Eleanor Roosevelt's advocacy made the party more attractive to many Black voters
Although discrimination remained, New Deal relief efforts and visible support from figures such as Eleanor Roosevelt helped attract many African American voters. This shift contributed to a major long-term change in American party politics.
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