Which type of law, passed in southern states during Reconstruction, required a payment to the government before an individual could be allowed to vote? (These laws had the worst impact on poor citizens, of which African Americans were disproportionately represented.)

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Poll taxes were used in southern states during Reconstruction to disenfranchise poor citizens, particularly African Americans who were disproportionately represented among the poor population. The tax had to be paid before an individual could vote, making it impossible for many low-income citizens to exercise their right to vote.

Which Type of Law, Passed in Southern States During Reconstruction