24th AMENDMENT
1964
Abolition of Poll Taxes Summary:
The twenty fourth amendment was ratified on January 23, 1964. The amendment was passed because certain citizens were not to be able to vote. These citizens were not able to vote because they had to pay money. The taxes were an excuse to keep African Americans from voting. The Supreme Court then abolished poll taxes so everyone could vote.
Two women are protesting about poll taxes. Historical Context:
These people are protesting about poll taxes being related to race.
Around this time, blacks were able to vote. People would find ways from keeping black people from voting. This was one of the ways people would hold blacks from voting. People knew that blacks were very poor so that is why they made the rule. The issue was brought to the Supreme Court and it was abolished. People did not need to pay to vote.
Essential Elements: 1. Grants citizens the right to vote for free. 2. The amendment was passed due to many protests. 3. The amendment was considered racist because black people could not make money so they could not vote.
Isabella Hegquist