History 101

How do you explain the disfranchisement of southern blacks during the 1890's? What measurements did whites enact to prevent blacks from voting. Please can someone respond in 300 words or more; as well as have a reference. Thank you.

This essay is a good place to start...

“Somewhere” in the Nadir of African American History, 1890-1920

Glenda Elizabeth Gilmore
Peter V. and C. Vann Woodward Professor of History
Yale University
National Humanities Center Fellow
©Glenda Elizabeth Gilmore       ©National Humanities Center

http:// http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/tserve/freedom/1865-1917/essays/nadir.htm .org/tserve/freedom/1865-1917/essays/nadir

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You can also find info and links to more info in this timeline.

http://www.blackpast.org/?q=timelines/african-american-history-timeline-1800-1900

Well if Abe lincone was alive people would be allowed to vote because they have Rights for them self.


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