The Twenty-fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1964, abolished poll taxes in federal elections, a significant civil rights victory. It addressed discriminatory practices that disenfranchised African Americans, poor whites, and women, particularly in the South. The amendment's passage was a result of the civil rights movement's push against voter suppression tactics like literacy tests and grandfather clauses, leading to a broader protection of voting rights.
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The ______ decision in ______ ruled state poll taxes unconstitutional, building on the Twenty-fourth Amendment.
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Origins of Poll Taxes in the US
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Disproportionate Impact of Poll Taxes
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Additional Voter Suppression Methods
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In the Senate, attempts to end the ______ were consistently blocked by ______.
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During ______, proponents argued that removing the ______ would make it easier for soldiers overseas to vote.
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The ______ defended their stance by citing ______ but aimed to continue disenfranchising African Americans.
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The civil rights movement's growth in the early ______ changed the political landscape, leading to the ______.
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Purpose of the Twenty-fourth Amendment
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President supporting the Twenty-fourth Amendment
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Supreme Court case upholding the Twenty-fourth Amendment
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In ______ v. ______ Board of Elections, the Supreme Court expanded the ban on poll taxes to include state elections.
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The Supreme Court utilized the ______ ______ ______ of the ______ Amendment to justify their decision.
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The ruling emphasized that the ability to vote should not be linked to the voter's ______ ______.
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The lasting effect of the ______ Amendment underscores the U.S.' dedication to broadening and safeguarding ______ ______.
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The amendment ensures that every citizen has a fair share in the ______ ______.
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Law
The Constitution of India (Twenty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1971
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Poll Taxes in the United States
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