Alabama Constitutional Convention of 1901

The Alabama Constitutional Convention of 1901 was a gathering that created a new state constitution, primarily aimed at maintaining white supremacy and limiting political power for Black residents and poor whites. It introduced measures like poll taxes and literacy tests, which discriminated against Black voters, effectively reducing their influence. The convention's decisions entrenched segregation and inequality, shaping Alabama's laws and governance for decades. Although promoted as a way to improve state governance, it primarily served to uphold racial discrimination and economic disparities.