The white southerners placed poll taxes so the freedmen couldn't afford to vote, and they made the freedmen pass literacy tests so they weren't smart enough to vote.
poll taxes
poll taxes
poll taxes
This was called the "Poll Tax".
Most African Americans had not learned to read while they were slaves
Most African Americans had not learned to read while they were slaves
Most African American had not learned to read while they were slaves
The White League was known for using intimidation and violence to reduce Republican voting to get Republicans out of office. The White League also used intimidation to keep freedmen from voting and political organizing.
Southerners also made sure that African Americans were put in the worst schools with little or no supplies. It is not surprising that they failed the test.
Most African Americans had not learned to read while they were slaves.
Most African Americans had not learned to read while they were slaves.