Question

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

Answer 1

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.