Which of the following was an element of Richard Nixon's "southern strategy"?
A) His support for busing as a means of integrating schools
B) His nomination of two southerners for positions on the Supreme Court
C) His request for an extension of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
D) His appointment of Andrew Young as United Nations ambassador

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Nixon's "southern strategy" was aimed at winning over conservative white voters in the southern states who were disenchanted with the Democratic Party's support for civil rights. One of the main elements of this strategy was the nomination of two southerners, Clement Haynsworth and Harrold Carswell, for positions on the Supreme Court. This was seen as a way of appealing to white voters who were opposed to efforts to desegregate schools and other public institutions.

Which of the Following Was an Element of Richard Nixon's