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They were instituted to stop African Americans from voting. They made very little income so a high poll tax stopped them from voting because they couldn't afford it. If they paid the tax they were given a reading test of reading a section of the constitution. Since it was against the law to teach a slave to read many African Americans couldn't read and the lack of a good educational system kept African American children from passing when they were ready to vote.
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What was the practice poll taxes based upon?
A persons econoc level
Was the practice of poll taxes based upon?
A persons econoc level
What was the practice of the poll taxes based upon?
A persons econoc level
Which was the practice of poll taxes based upon?
A person’s economic level
What was practice of poll taxes based upon?
the person economic level .
What was practice of poll taxes based upon APEX?
the person economic level .
Which of the following was the practice of poll taxes based upon?
A person’s economic level
The use of poll taxes as a method to disenfranchise voters was based on what factor?
Economic Status
What of the following was the practice of poll taxes based upon?
A person's economic level - Apex
Was the practice of poll taxes based upon A.A person's educational level B.A person's citizenship C.A person's birthplace D.A person's economic level?
Poll taxes were not based on any of the factors you have listed. Read the book.
What was prohibited under the Twenty-fourth Amendment?
The 24th amendment prohibited poll taxes
Why do poll taxes hurt low income citizens?
Low income citizens cannot afford to pay the poll taxes. If they don't pay poll taxes, they can't vote. Incidentally, poll taxes have been outlawed in the United States.
