Obstacles to Black Voting Rights in U.S. History

The video discusses various methods used to suppress voting rights, particularly targeting black voters. It covers historical tactics like the 3/5 Compromise, Jim Crow laws, poll taxes, and literacy tests. These methods were designed to disenfranchise black voters and maintain political power in Southern states. Despite the passage of the 15th Amendment and the Civil Rights Act, voter suppression persisted, affecting not only black voters but also Native Americans. The video highlights the ongoing struggle for equal voting rights and the impact of these historical practices.

What role did literacy tests play in voter suppression after the Reconstruction Era?

Discuss the long-term effects of voter suppression tactics on black voters and Native Americans.