When Did Congress Outlaw Literacy Tests Altogether as a Prerequisite

question 52

Multiple Choice

When did Congress outlaw literacy tests altogether as a prerequisite to voter registration?

• A)1870
• B)1954
• C)1970
• D)1990

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