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A poll tax was a fee required to vote. A person who who could not or did not want to pay the fee could not vote. Poll taxes discouraged ex-slaves from voting.

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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.


Poll taxes hurt low income African Americans because taxes were paid in order to?

pay for african's to eat corn bread and their mama's good southern cookin'


What kept low income African Americans from voting?

poll taxes


In some states these kept low-income African Americans from voting?

Poll taxes.


What was prohibited under the Twenty-fourth Amendment?

The 24th amendment prohibited poll taxes


How did the twenty-fourth amendment help African Americans?

by eliminating poll taxes


What groups did the use of poll taxes affect?

Poll taxes primarily affected low-income individuals and marginalized groups, particularly African Americans and poor white voters in the Southern United States. By imposing a financial barrier to voting, these taxes disenfranchised many who could not afford to pay, further entrenching racial and economic inequalities. Additionally, poll taxes often disproportionately impacted women and young voters, who might have had limited financial resources. Ultimately, poll taxes were a tool of voter suppression aimed at maintaining the political power of certain groups.


What taxes take the same percentage of income from everyone regardless of their earnings?

flat tax, poll tax, head tax, sales tax


What are the taxes paid in order to vote?

Poll Taxes


Which amendment made poll taxes illegal?

The Twenty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution made poll taxes illegal. =)


What are some other names for a poll tax?

Some other names for a poll tax are head tax or capitation tax. These names are used in the United States. It also plays a roll in the adoption of income taxes.


Are poll taxes illegal in all federal elections?

Yes, poll taxes are illegal in all government elections.