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Unit 5 – Political Participation
Topic 5.1
What effect did poll taxes have on voting patterns prior to being declared unconstitutional?
They increased overall voter turnout because of the financial incentive to vote.
There was no significant effect as most states did not implement such taxes.
They disproportionately suppressed the African American and poor white voters' participation in elections.
They predominantly affected urban voters who had higher incomes.
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AP US Government - 5.1 Voting Rights and Models of Voting Behaviour
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