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Only A Few Could Pass This Alabama Literacy Test In 1965 - Prove That You’re One Of Them
History,CuriositiesJUN 11, 2025

Only A Few Could Pass This Alabama Literacy Test In 1965 - Prove That You’re One Of Them

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Back in the 1960s, Alabama used a so-called ā€œliteracy testā€ to decide who could vote. Actually, it wasn’t really about literacy - it was just one of the tools specifically designed to prevent African Americans from voting. The questions were tough, confusing, and sometimes just plain unfair. We took 30 of those real questions and turned them into a quiz.
Would you have passed the Alabama literacy test? Let’s find out! šŸ“œ
šŸš€ šŸ’” Want more or looking for something else? Head over to the Brainy Center and explore our full collection of quizzes and trivia designed to test your knowledge, reveal hidden insights, and spark your curiosity.šŸ’” šŸš€
Image credits: Ramaz Bluashvili
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