What kept some African Americans who could read and write from passing literacy tests?

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Leonidas Tucker

1 August, 09:28

What kept some African Americans who could read and write from passing literacy tests?

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Micah Strickland · Answer 1

There was persecution back then, so sometimes even if a African American could read or write, they wouldn't let them pass. Especially during the time of slavery.

Eduardo Sheppard · Answer 2

The fact that they had no start up money