It is the late 1800s, and Earl, an African American, has shown up to a precinct to cast a ballot in the presidential election. Before he can do so, however, Earl is required to prove that he can read and write by reading a passage from a book and writing a few simple sentences that are recited to him. What is this an example of?

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This is a literacy test, which was used to prevent African Americans from voting by requiring them to pass a reading and writing test. It was a common tactic used to disenfranchise black Americans during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

It Is the Late 1800s, and Earl, an African American