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.

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

Poll tax required people to pay a certain amount of money before those people can use their right to vote and privileges for government program. Since the African American was really poor at that time, very few of them able to pay this and use their right to vote.

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