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What was the outcome of the 1895 constitution in South Carolina that Tillman helped push for?

  • Freedom for all

  • Disenfranchised many voters

  • Universal suffrage

  • Increased taxes

Answer

The 1895 constitution in South Carolina, which was pushed for by Tillman, disenfranchised many voters by requiring literacy tests, poll taxes, and all-white primaries. These measures effectively prevented African Americans from voting and helped to maintain white supremacy in the state.
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