African Americans were often prevented from voting through discriminatory practices such as literacy tests, which required voters to demonstrate reading and writing skills that were often unfairly administered. Additionally, poll taxes imposed a financial barrier, requiring individuals to pay a fee to vote, which disproportionately affected African Americans and poor individuals. These tactics, alongside intimidation and violence, systematically suppressed their voting rights.
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