Question

question 9 of 20
why did southern state governments create poll taxes, literacy tests, and
grandfather clauses?

a. to limit african americans’ right to vote
b. to increase the number of white votes
c. to help african americans get a good education and jobs
d. to improve relations with african americans

Explanation:

During the post - Civil War era in the Southern United States, African Americans were gaining the right to vote. Poll taxes required payment to vote, and many African Americans were poor and couldn't afford it. Literacy tests were often administered in a discriminatory way, as African Americans had less access to education. Grandfather clauses allowed those whose grandfathers could vote (which excluded most African Americans whose grandfathers were slaves) to vote without meeting other requirements. All these measures were designed to limit African Americans' ability to vote. Option B is incorrect because these measures didn't increase white votes but restricted African American votes. Option C is wrong as these measures were not for education or jobs. Option D is incorrect as they were meant to disenfranchise, not improve relations.

Answer:

A. To limit African Americans’ right to vote