Question 1

What was the primary purpose of the 24th Amendment?

Accepted Answer

To abolish the poll tax

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To increase voter turnout

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To establish a national voting age

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To promote voter ID laws

Question 2

In which year was the 24th Amendment ratified?

Accepted Answer

1964

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1960

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1970

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1954

Question 3

What discriminatory practice did the poll tax serve as a tool for?

Accepted Answer

Racially discriminatory practices

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Political fundraising

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Economic incentives

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Voter education

Question 4

Which state is specifically mentioned as employing the poll tax?

Accepted Answer

South Carolina

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Alabama

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Texas

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Georgia

Question 5

What broader movement was the elimination of the poll tax part of?

Accepted Answer

The movement to dismantle Jim Crow laws

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The New Deal reforms

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The push for women's suffrage

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The abolition of slavery

Question 6

What was a result of the 24th Amendment in South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Increase in voter registration among marginalized communities

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Implementation of new taxes

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Decrease in political participation

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Establishment of voter ID requirements

Question 7

What does the passage imply about the 24th Amendment's effectiveness?

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It was not an all-encompassing solution to voter discrimination

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It primarily benefited wealthy voters

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It completely solved all voting issues

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It was universally accepted

Question 8

What does the legacy of the 24th Amendment remind us of?

Accepted Answer

The importance of safeguarding voting rights

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The irrelevance of political participation

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The need for stricter voting laws

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The value of poll taxes

Question 9

What period did South Carolina employ the poll tax as a barrier to voting?

Accepted Answer

Late 19th century to mid-20th century

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Early 20th century to late 21st century

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Mid-19th century to early 20th century

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Late 20th century to early 21st century

Question 10

Which group was disproportionately affected by the poll tax?

Accepted Answer

African-Americans and economically disadvantaged citizens

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College students

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Senior citizens

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Corporate employees

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