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Why did reconstruction governments increase taxes after the civil war?
Because after reconstruction they needed to rebuild the south so they had to increase the taxes. That way the government can rebuild the ruined land....im not sure about this answer though...thats what i think :(
What did it mean for a state to disenfranchise in the south after the civil war?
The "franchise" is the right to vote; to "disenfranchise" means to deny someone the right to vote. In the south after the war, during reconstruction, white men generally were not allowed to vote, and the freed slaves were allowed to vote. As soon as reconstruction was over whites regained political power and though various laws (poll taxes, literacy tests) again disenfranchised the blacks. (No women could vote until 1920).
What were the voting restrictions for African Americans during the civil war?
There were many examples of disenfranchisement and restrictions placed on African-Americans after the Reconstruction. These included poll taxes, educational requirements, grandfather clauses, the Eight Box Law in South Carolina, property requirements, Jim Crow laws, and White Primaries.
If I'm active duty military do i have to pay property taxes for the state of South Carolina?
If your car is not registered in South Carolina, then no - you would pay your property taxes to whichever state is your Home of Record.
Which group wanted to lower taxes and cut social programs in the south in the late 1800's?
The Democratic Party wanted to lower taxes and cut social programs in the south in the late 1800's
What was the purpose of poll taxes and literacy tests in the south during Reconstruction?
Tools to disfranchise African Americans
Did the republican increase taxes and state debts in the south during reconstruction?
yes
Why did reconstruction governments increase taxes after the civil war?
Because after reconstruction they needed to rebuild the south so they had to increase the taxes. That way the government can rebuild the ruined land....im not sure about this answer though...thats what i think :(
What was the purpose of the poll taxes in the south?
Tools to disfranchise African Americans.
What efforts were made to protect black rights during reconstruction?
the grandfather clauses and literacy tests and poll taxes.
Why were taxes raised in the Reconstruction Era?
It help pay for repair's for Reconstruction Era
What is disfranchise?
Franchisement during the reconstruction era was the right to suffrage (vote). The whites in the south tried to get around this any way possible. These ways were called the disfranchisement. Ways could be things such as the Poll Taxes and literacy tests.
What are 5 bad things reconstruction of the south gave us?
Reconstruction raised taxes for rebuilding. There was corruption in the government. For black people, there were few job oppourtunities. Many black people became sharecroppers. The Ku Klux Klan formed during reconstruction. And even though blacks were supposedly deemed separate but equal, that was not the case. Many whites wanted to stop blacks from voting.
What did southern whites use to disenfranchise African American during reconstruction?
Poll taxes and literacy tests
Reconstruction Civil War prospects?
Reconstruction following the War between the States involved Carpetbaggers and Scalawags from the North coming to the South and trying to make money from a beaten South, who lost not only the war but had to pay increased taxes, lost their land and homes, and had virtually no means of income.
What political similarities did the north and south have during the civil war?
they both have taxes
What is the chief purpose of taxes?
The chief purpose of taxes is to raise money.
