Louisiana Literacy Test

The 1964 Louisiana literacy test was designed and used almost exclusively to prevent African-Americans from voting. Martin Luther King, Jr., famously led a movement that led to the Voting Rights Act, and the banning of tests like these.

Students can take this test individually, in groups, or interview family members.

Test takers failed if they got one question wrong.

The-State-of-Louisiana-Literacy-Test

What do you think: Is this test a good measure of who is intelligent enough to vote?

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