In two to one senses explain how the poll tax and the white primary used to limit the marginalized peoples voting rights in early 20th century Texas
1. The poll tax was a monetary requirement that voters had to pay in order to cast their ballots. This tax disproportionately affected marginalized communities, such as African Americans and low-income individuals, who often could not afford to pay the tax. As a result, many people were effectively disenfranchised and unable to exercise their right to vote.
2. The white primary was a practice used to exclude African Americans from participating in primary elections. This effectively limited their ability to have a say in the selection of candidates, as the primary election was often where the real decisions were made in terms of who would be on the general election ballot. By restricting African Americans from participating in the primary election, their voting power and influence were significantly diminished.