Obstacles to African-American Voting

What was the main outcome of the Compromise of 1877?

• The introduction of the poll tax

• The abolition of slavery

• The end of Reconstruction

• The start of the Civil War

What was the primary purpose of the poll tax?

• To fund public schools

• To support local governments

• To disenfranchise poor voters

• To encourage voter turnout

Which amendment abolished the poll tax in federal elections?

• 15th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

How were literacy tests used to prevent African-Americans from voting?

• By requiring a college degree

• By making the tests extremely difficult

• By charging a fee to take the test

• By only offering the test in English

What was a common tactic used in literacy tests to ensure failure?

• Allowing open-book tests

• Using foreign languages

• Offering multiple attempts

• Providing study guides

What was the purpose of the grandfather clause?

• To allow women to vote

• To promote literacy among voters

• To exempt certain whites from voting restrictions

• To increase tax revenue

Which date was significant in the grandfather clause to exclude African-Americans?

• December 31, 1899

• January 1, 1864

• January 1, 1867

• July 4, 1776

What major legislation eliminated literacy tests?

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• Equal Pay Act of 1963

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Fair Housing Act of 1968

What was the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in Selma, Alabama?

• Decreased voter registration

• Increased African-American voter registration

• No change in voting patterns

• Introduction of new voting taxes

What ongoing issue is mentioned in relation to voting rights?

• Literacy tests

• Property requirements

• Voter ID laws

• Poll taxes