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The Constitution of 1895 in South Carolina History

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  • Q1
    What was the primary aim of the Constitution of 1895 in South Carolina?
    To ensure the dominance of white supremacists in politics
    To expand voting rights for African Americans
    To establish a new form of government
    To promote equal rights for all citizens
    30s
  • Q2
    Which group was primarily disenfranchised by the voting requirements of the 1895 constitution?
    African Americans and poor whites
    Wealthy landowners
    Women
    Native Americans
    30s
  • Q3
    What kind of schools did the 1895 constitution mandate?
    Co-educational schools
    Racially segregated schools
    Private schools for wealthy students
    Integrated public schools
    30s
  • Q4
    Which laws are said to have been laid down by the foundation of the 1895 constitution?
    Voting Rights Act
    Jim Crow laws
    Fair Housing Act
    Civil rights laws
    30s
  • Q5
    Who were the primary authors of the Constitution of 1895?
    John C. Calhoun and his supporters
    Martin Luther King Jr. and his associates
    Thomas Jefferson and James Madison
    Benjamin Tillman and his allies
    30s
  • Q6
    What electoral measures were included in the 1895 constitution?
    Poll taxes and literacy tests
    Direct voting for all citizens
    Mandatory voter education programs
    Expanded voting hours
    30s
  • Q7
    How did the Constitution of 1895 affect funding for educational institutions?
    It created scholarships for underprivileged youth
    It mandated equal funding for all races
    It increased funding for all schools
    It curtailed funding for schools educating African Americans
    30s
  • Q8
    What lessons can be drawn from studying the Constitution of 1895?
    The benefits of limited voting rights
    The need for more segregation
    The importance of equity and inclusion in governance
    The irrelevance of historical documents
    30s
  • Q9
    What significant period did the Constitution of 1895 symbolize in South Carolina's history?
    A period of profound change and political realignment
    A time of technological advancement
    A time of peaceful coexistence
    A time of economic prosperity
    30s
  • Q10
    What does the Constitution of 1895 provide insights into?
    The technological advancements of the time
    The struggles for power and equality in South Carolina
    The artistic movements of the era
    The economic development of the South
    30s

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