2006-12-28 15:48:22 · 8 answers · asked by Cheryl G 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Jim Crow laws, and Poll Taxes, demonstration that one knew how to read.
2006-12-28 16:49:58 · answer #1 · answered by Rat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe they gave them some sort of hard test they had to pass before voting. Guessing.
2006-12-30 20:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by coozybug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Voter had to own property.
A modern way is to use gerimandering (manipulating voting districts to break up minority votes so they don't add up to a majority).
2006-12-28 15:56:21 · answer #3 · answered by pinwheelbandit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Threats against their homes ,lives,and the lives of their families, the threat of loss of their lively hoods, The KKK , was very active in using intimidation against blacks.
2006-12-28 15:54:34 · answer #4 · answered by blondecarpenter@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The poll tax for one, but the literacy test was the main weapon
2006-12-29 01:56:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
poll taxes, literacy tests, real property ownership.
2006-12-30 19:12:33 · answer #6 · answered by brendashubby35 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The voter had to be literate.
2006-12-28 15:50:12 · answer #7 · answered by Stephen M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lynching, jim crow laws, jacked up ballots...
2006-12-28 15:56:35 · answer #8 · answered by Val 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋