History and Impact of Poll Tax Quiz
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Some states abolished the Poll tax after World War I.
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True
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False
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If you are highly interested in politics and have a vast understanding of US history, you must be aware of poll tax. What were its history and impact? The quiz below will check how deep you have knowledge of poll tax. It is also known as head tax or capitation, which is levied on every liable individual. What effect did it have in the United States? When was it originally began? Let's find these answers by taking this poll tax quiz.
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When was the poll tax originally began in the US?
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Between 1880s and 1890s
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Between 1890s and 1900s
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After the 1900s
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It's not mentioned anywhere.
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What were the eligible voters required to pay before casting a ballot?
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Poll tax
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Income tax
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Both A and B
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None of the above
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Who did the poll tax affect in the US?
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Whites
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Blacks
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Poor citizens
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All of the above
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Who was denied the right to vote due to the poll tax?
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Impoverished blacks
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Poor whites
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Who can't afford the tax
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All of the above
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In which year the use of poll taxes were prohibited for federal elections?
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1963
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1964
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1965
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1966
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Who were the Populists?
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A democratic party
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A low-income farmers’ party
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A high-income farmers’ party
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All of the above
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How many states enforced payment of poll taxes for state elections till 1966?
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3
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4
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5
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6
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Why did many southern states pass poll taxes?
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To keep African Americans from voting.
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To make a developing country.
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To count the number of votes.
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All of the above
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Which amendment ended the poll tax in the US?
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21st Amendment
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22nd Amendment
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23rd Amendment
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24th Amendment
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