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What was John St. Paul's role in the 1898 Louisiana Constitutional Convention?

  • Helped write voting rights provision

  • Led the convention

  • Opposed the convention

  • Wrote tax laws

Answer

John St. Paul played a pivotal role in the 1898 Louisiana Constitutional Convention by helping to draft the voting rights provision. This provision aimed to protect the voting rights of African Americans, who had been systematically disenfranchised in the state. St. Paul's efforts were crucial in ensuring that African Americans had a voice in the political process and could participate fully in the democratic system.
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