Ratification of the Twenty-fourth Amendment marked the culmination of an

A poll tax (head tax or capitation tax, per U.S. English usage) is a tax of a

Starting in 1877, when Georgia passed the cumulative poll tax, states

The Poll Tax Riots were a series of mass disturbances, or riots, in British towns

20 hours ago . The new 'poll tax' . voting in the South by poll taxes, literacy tests and other

Mar 12, 2012 . In the midst of a concentrated conservative attack on voting rights, the DOJ is

In addition, Texas joined the other former Confederate states in 1902, legislating

. Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the

Aug 29, 2011 . John Lewis: A Poll Tax by Another Name. Posted by Will Crossley, DNC . They

Although ratified on February 3, 1870, the promise of the 15th Amendment would

Jan 26, 2010 . i need it for my history homeworka and i dont trus…

a capitation tax, the payment of which is sometimes a prerequisite to exercise the

The poll tax was not an act of pure madness but was an attempt to deal with the

Jul 19, 2011 . In evaluating ways to reduce the national debt, tax increases in a variety of

poll tax, a capital tax levied equally on every adult in the community. Although no

The role of Poll Tax in the history of the United States of America.

Nov 7, 2011 . a tax of a fixed amount per person levied on adults and often linked to the right to

The poll or capitation (head) tax in the United States was a lump sum tax levied .

Mar 6, 2012 . Are the rich winning? Vote in our weekly poll and share your thoughts in our

Beginning in the 1890s, southern states enacted literacy tests, poll taxes,

Jan 3, 2011 . Increased taxes on high earners should be the first step toward balancing the

Feb 21, 2012 . “It is clear that these state requirements can and do become de facto poll taxes

Poll taxes appeared in southern states after Reconstruction as a measure to

A specified sum of money levied upon each person who votes. Poll taxes, as a

A tax levied on people rather than on property, often as a requirement for voting.

Mar 20, 2012 . In my lifetime, these have included separate but “equal” schools, poll taxes and

Mar 20, 2012 . Healdsburg voters likely would support a half-cent sales tax to help maintain city

Instead, Texas suppressed black voting using poll taxes and the white primary.

Nov 14, 2011 . (CNSNews.com) – House Democrats, including Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-

It shows how the courts were blocked, the bailiffs resisted, and the Poll Tax .

Jan 10, 2012 . The modern poll tax is not part of the inhuman shameful Jim Crow era that

poll tax, a capital tax levied equally on every adult in the community. Although no

poll tax, tax of a uniform amount levied on each individual, or “head.”

'Here's another one for you.' A cartoon titled, "Here's another one for you" making

Dec 5, 2011 . Victor Bobier · Top Commenter. Sounds like a poll tax and smells like a poll tax.

poll tax n. A tax levied on people rather than on property, often as a requirement

The total amount of taxable property was $94366, and there were 176 persons

Dec 5, 2011 . In historic terms, poll taxes served to put a price on a voting and keep African

Feb 13, 2012 . Did you read about the goings-on in the small Arizona town of San Luis, abutting

Feb 13, 2012 . Gary Hebl (D) said that the $2 fee could amount to a poll tax, illegal under the

Is the amount of federal income tax you have to pay as too high, about right, or

Aug 26, 2011 . Op-Ed Contributor. A Poll Tax by Another Name. By JOHN LEWIS . They are poll

Poll taxes were taxes that had to be paid by registered voters. The courts decided

A poll tax is a tax levied as a prerequisite for voting. After Reconstruction (1865–

1745 Tax Lists, Perquimans County, North Carolina. Scanned from microfilm

Sep 21, 2011 . Americans favor raising taxes on the wealthy to pay for the proposed jobs plan by

1950: Voting rights [State Code] Required electors to pay poll tax. 1950: Public

Sep 19, 2011 . More people support tax increases then the doctrinaire right-wing position

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