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how did the grandfather clause effect blacks after the civil war
What is a grandfather clause, and what was its purpose
What is a grandfather clause, and what was its purpose
The goal of the grandfather clause was to exempt individuals from certain legal requirements based on their existing status or actions before the enactment of a new law or regulation. It was often used to maintain the status quo and prevent immediate disruption by allowing those who met specific criteria to continue as they were.
No
It can't be abolished. They tried to abolish it once, but it's been grandfathered in under the grandfather clause.
It can't be abolished. They tried to abolish it once, but it's been grandfathered in under the grandfather clause.
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Grandfather Clause
The grandfather clause existed in the southern United States, specifically in states that implemented discriminatory voting restrictions against African Americans after the Reconstruction period. It allowed individuals to vote if their ancestors had been eligible to vote before the Civil War, effectively disenfranchising African Americans.
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In southern states