Why was Tillman's suffrage severely limited?
He disenfranchised many voters
Lack of political support
Abysmal public speaking
His aggressive language
Answer
Tillman's suffrage was severely limited because he disenfranchised many voters. This was done by creating laws that made it difficult for African Americans to vote, such as requiring them to pay a poll tax or pass a literacy test. Tillman also used violence and intimidation to keep African Americans from voting. As a result, African Americans were effectively disenfranchised in South Carolina for many years.
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