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What was the purpose of the Grandfather Clause?

Allow people that couldn't pay taxes or read to vote if his father or grandfather could vote


Provide health care to Grandfathers


Allow people to vote who could vote previously


To restrict Grandfathers to vote

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Allow people that couldn't pay taxes or read to vote if his father or grandfather could vote.
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