Question

Whats the meaning of poll tax?

Answer 1

A Poll Tax was a tool used to keep poor African-Americans from voting.

It had its roots in the belief that only white land-owning (men) should be allowed to vote as they were the only ones with property.

This was a common tool used in the Jim Crow era to keep poor people from being able to vote.

Answer 2

A tax levied on every adult, without reference to income or resources. (Can I have brainliest pls lol)