Which group wanted to lower taxes an cut social programs in the south in the late 1800?

In the late 1800s, the Southern Democrats sought to lower taxes and cut social programs, advocating for a reduction in government intervention and spending. This group aimed to promote a more agrarian economy and maintain white supremacy, often at the expense of social services that benefited African Americans and poor whites. Their policies reflected a desire to prioritize the interests of landowners and the elite over broader social welfare.