H7 Disenfranchisement

What does "disenfranchise" mean?

• to take away a person's right to vote

• to take away a person's property

• to take away a person's citizenship

What political party held the power in Georgia after Reconstruction was over?

• the Populist party

• the Democratic party

• the Republican party

Why were Republicans not able to win elections in Georgia?

• The Republican party appealed only to the rich industrialists in Georgia.

• The Democratic party barred Republicans from the state of Georgia.

• Black Georgians, who usually voted for Republicans, were disenfranchised by taxes and tests.

Which example of disenfranchisement is described:

This fee of $1 was a small measure meant to discourage African Americans from voting.

• Property Tax

• Literacy Test

• White Primary

• Poll Tax

Which example of disenfranchisement is described:

Many African Americans could not register to vote because, under slavery, they had not learned how to read and write.

• Property Tax

• Literacy Test

• White Primary

• Poll Tax

Which example of disenfranchisement is described:

These taxes were paid months in advance; a luxury many African Americans did not have.

• Property Tax

• Literacy Test

• White Primary

• Poll Tax

Which example of disenfranchisement is described:

African Americans could no longer vote for candidates in the Democratic primary election.

• Property Tax

• Literacy Test

• White Primary

• Poll Tax