Which of the Following Was a Device Used in Texas

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a device used in Texas to prevent many lower-income persons and blacks from voting after the Civil War?

• A) Grandfather clause
• B) Terrorist tactics by the Ku Klux Klan and other lawless groups
• C) Poll tax refunds
• D) White-only general elections
• E) Gerrymandering

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Definitions:

Independent Treasury

A system used by the United States in the 19th century whereby the government managed its own funds independently of the national banking and financial systems.

Federal Government

The national government of a federal country, which holds the authority to govern shared matters while coexisting with the governments of the individual states.

Banking System

The network of institutions that facilitate the exchange of money between savers and borrowers, including personal and commercial banking services.