There were more african americans than whites in population and in state government
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They weren't afraid. I think you misunderstand the discrimination that was taking place. They didn't see them as having civil rights and the right to vote. There are still people today who feel this way.
There were more African Americans than whites in population and in state government.
Most Southern states, starting with Mississippi, tried many ways to block and restrict the voting rights of African American voters. Some of these ways included the requirement of literacy testing, poll taxes and the white primary.
Most African American had not learned to read while they were slaves
Most African Americans had not learned to read while they were slaves.
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Grandfather clauses were based upon individual African American's family histories.