Question

question 3 of 10
what kept some african americans who could read and write from passing
literacy tests?

a. the test was written in latin.

b. the test they had to take was extremely difficult.

c. only a few african americans who could read and write were
allowed to vote.

d. too many people from other countries scored better on the tests.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Literacy tests for voting (related to African Americans' voting rights history) were not in Latin. So A is incorrect.
• Option B: Literacy tests were made extremely difficult (e.g., complex questions, unfair standards) to disenfranchise African Americans, even those who could read/write. This matches historical context.
• Option C: The question is about why they couldn't pass, not about how many were allowed to vote. So C is irrelevant.
• Option D: The issue was about disenfranchising African Americans, not about people from other countries. So D is incorrect.

Answer:

B. The test they had to take was extremely difficult.