What was the purpose of a poll tax?(1 point)

Question

Responses

to prevent African Americans from voting in elections
to prevent African Americans from voting in elections

to keep Republican governments out of southern states
to keep Republican governments out of southern states

to ensure that disenfranchised voters can vote in elections

Answer 1

The purpose of a poll tax was primarily to prevent African Americans from voting in elections. It was a financial requirement that disproportionately affected African Americans and poor people, thereby disenfranchising them and upholding racial segregation and discrimination in the electoral process.