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Literacy test
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A literacy test assesses a person's literacy skills: their ability to read and write. Literacy tests have been administered by various governments, particularly to immigrants.
Editorial cartoon from the January 18, 1879, issue of Harper's Weekly criticizing the use of literacy tests. It shows "Mr. Solid South" writing on wall, "Eddikashun qualifukashun. The Blak man orter be eddikated afore he kin vote with us Wites, signed Mr. Solid South."
Editorial cartoon from the January 18, 1879, issue of Harper's Weekly criticizing the use of literacy tests. It shows "Mr. Solid South" writing on wal
Poll taxes in the United States
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Poll taxes were used in the United States until they were outlawed under section 10 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Poll taxes had also been a major source of government funding among the colonies a
Receipt for payment of poll tax, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, 1917 (equivalent to $25 in 2025)
Receipt for payment of poll tax, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, 1917 (equivalent to $25 in 2025)