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8 November, 21:31

Why were southern successful in using literacy tests to keep African American from voting

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  1. 8 November, 22:57
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    most african americans didnt learn to read while they were slaves
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    Southern state legislatures employed literacy tests as part of the voter registration process starting in the late 19th century. Literacy tests, along with poll taxes, residency and property restrictions and extra-legal activities (violence, intimidation) were all used to deny suffrage to African Americans.
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