Question

read the excerpt from up from slavery by booker t. washington.
as a rule, i believe in universal, free suffrage, but i believe that in the south we are confronted with peculiar conditions that justify the protection of the ballot in many of the states, for a while at least, either by an education test, a property test, or by both combined; but whatever tests are required, they should be made to apply with equal and exact justice to both races.
what is the main claim the author makes?
○ education and property tests should be requirements for some people.
○ everyone should be allowed to vote everywhere without discrimination.
○ any test that is given before voting needs to be required for all equally.
○ the south has particular conditions that need to be taken into account.

Explanation:

The author starts by stating support for universal free suffrage generally, but argues that the South's unique conditions justify temporary voting tests (education/property) as long as they are applied equally to all races. The core claim ties the need for these conditional tests to the South's peculiar circumstances, while emphasizing equal application.

Answer:

Education and property tests should be requirements for some people.