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During Reconstruction in the South, poll taxes were used to
strengthen African American representation in government.
ensure that voters were qualified to participate in elections.
deny African American citizens participation in government.
prevent former Confederate officers from voting in elections.
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deny African American citizens participation in government.
Explanation: Poll taxes required payment to register or vote and were used across the South after Reconstruction to disenfranchise Black (and many poor white) voters, reducing African American political representation.
Explanation: Poll taxes required payment to register or vote and were used across the South after Reconstruction to disenfranchise Black (and many poor white) voters, reducing African American political representation.
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