Terrorist tactics were used and, later, Jim Crow laws were enacted, mostly in state constitutions. The model Jim Crow constitution was that of Mississippi, 1890.
By threatening and intimidating them.
Most African Americans had not learned to read while they were slaves
Using force to keep African Americans from voting.
Most African Americans had not learned to read while they were slaves.
Because they wanted to keep African Americans and whites segregated.
Most African Americans had not learned to read while they were slaves.
They white southerners kept African Americans from political power is by creating Black codes
Slave stamps
The British told them they would be free but didn't keep their word for it
black codes
Voting
salvery