Following the Reconstruction era many southern states legislated restrictions on voter eligibility that were designed to have a negative effect on voting powers for African Americans. Which of the following was NOT one these restrictions?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Documentation of property ownership, grandfather clauses, literacy tests, and poll taxes were all common restrictions imposed on voter eligibility in southern states after Reconstruction. However, proof of honorable service in the Union military forces was not used as a restriction on voting rights.

Following the Reconstruction Era Many Southern States Legislated Restrictions on Voter