How did north carolina’s constitution of 1868 affect wealthy people in the state? a. they grew less powerful as the poor gained influence. b. they were forced to share profits with workers. c. they lost claims to western lands. d. they gained more influence in political decisions.

A. They grew less powerful as the poor gained influence.

Explanation:

The importance of the North Carolina´s Constitution of 1868 was that it gave poor people and black people the ability to vote, as well as abbolished slavery, the consitution stated that everyone no matter race or property was able to vote and to be voted, this meant that poor people could run for office, prior to this property and wealth were two restrictive characteristics for voting.