Late 1800s – Early 1900s U.S. Immigration, Labor, And Political Movements Practice Test

Which term describes the practice of removing voting rights from Black citizens through voting barriers?

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Correct Answer:

Disenfranchisement

Explanation:

Disenfranchisement is the practice of taking away or denying the right to vote. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Southern states used this to strip Black citizens of political power, despite the 15th Amendment. They imposed voting barriers like poll taxes and literacy tests, and even used devices such as the grandfather clause to help whites vote while keeping Black voters out. This broader term fits best because it names the ongoing action of removing voting rights, whereas the other terms describe specific barriers or exceptions used to carry out that policy.

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