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In History / High School | 2014-11-18

What does it mean to say that after 1920, African Americans were the largest group of disenfranchised citizens?

Asked by Eliza523

Answer (3)

it basicley means they were the largest group of non voting citizens!!

Answered by kally | 2024-06-10

They were the largest group of people that didn't vote

Answered by emilobyloo8341 | 2024-06-10

After 1920, African Americans were the largest group of disenfranchised citizens because legal and systemic barriers prevented them from voting, particularly in the Southern states. These barriers included literacy tests, poll taxes, and restrictions by political parties that effectively silenced their political voices. This disenfranchisement persisted until the Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to rectify these injustices.
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Answered by kally | 2024-12-26

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