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.

the third one

Explanation:

The correct answer is C) deny African American citizens participation in government.

During Reconstruction in the South, poll taxes were used to deny African American citizens participation in government.

During the Reconstruction period, President Jackson gave leeway to Souther states to make reconstruction as they found best. So the southern states decided to impose a poll taxes to limit black people to vote. So to be eligible to vote in elections, black people had to pay poll taxes with so much anticipation. So in simple terms, this means that an African American had to pay to vote.

detente translated to english means politics

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