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1)how were the literacy test used to deny African Americans the right to vote
2) from the comic in harpers weekly 1879 in shows "Mr. Solid south" writing on the wall What is hypocritical about mr solid south in this cartoon
1)how were the literacy test used to deny African Americans the right to vote
2) from the comic in harpers weekly 1879 in shows "Mr. Solid south" writing on the wall What is hypocritical about mr solid south in this cartoon
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1) Literacy tests were used to assess the reading and writing skills of voters. They were often unfairly administered to African Americans. Many were denied the chance to vote because they could not pass these tests.
2) In the cartoon, "Mr. Solid South" pretends to support democracy but is actually promoting voter suppression. His actions show hypocrisy, as he undermines the rights of African Americans while claiming to uphold them.
2) In the cartoon, "Mr. Solid South" pretends to support democracy but is actually promoting voter suppression. His actions show hypocrisy, as he undermines the rights of African Americans while claiming to uphold them.