What was the purpose of the poll tax used in many southern states? 

A. To prevent northern immigrants from moving to the South and voting in local elections
B. To determine who was intelligent enough to vote
C. To dissuade African Americans and poor whites from voting
D. To force individuals to buy property in order to be eligible to vote
E. To raise funds for voter registration among the minority community


Answer: C

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