What was the purpose of poll taxes in the late-1800s and early-1900s? A) to prevent African Americans from voting B) to fund anti-discrimination organizations C) to prevent African Americans from buying homes D) to fund the construction of southern factories
To prevent African Americans from voting The tax was introduced in the South as a way of circumventing the 14th ammendment and preventing black people from enjoying civil rights, in the age of restructuring.
