The purpose of the literacy tests that were used in the southern states after 1870 was to
a. keep schoolteachers employed.
b. keep illegal aliens from voting.
c. void illegally-cast ballots.
d. ensure that only well-informed people voted
e. discourage African Americans from voting.
Ans: e. discourage African Americans from voting.
Political Science
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a. Use seven strategy steps like advocates in legislative settings. b. Do not have the same advantages as advocates in the legislative setting. c. Are unable to build coalitions. d. All of these choices.
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