Question

1. how did southern states try to prevent african americans from voting? name voting policies that discriminated against former slaves:

a.
b.
c.

1. how were the black codes and jim crow laws similar? provide two examples:

a.
b.

Explanation:

1. Southern states used poll - taxes, literacy tests, and grandfather clauses to prevent African Americans from voting. Poll - taxes required payment to vote, which was difficult for many poor African Americans. Literacy tests were administered in a discriminatory way, often with impossible questions for African Americans. Grandfather clauses exempted those whose ancestors had voted before 1867 (when most African Americans were slaves and couldn't vote) from these requirements, effectively excluding African Americans.
2. Black Codes and Jim Crow Laws were similar in that they both enforced racial segregation and limited the rights of African Americans. For example, both restricted African Americans' access to public facilities like schools and transportation. Also, both limited economic opportunities for African Americans, such as restricting the types of jobs they could hold.

Answer:

1. a. Poll - taxes

b. Literacy tests
c. Grandfather clauses

1. a. Enforced racial segregation in public facilities (e.g., schools, transportation)

b. Limited economic opportunities for African Americans (e.g., restricted job types)