All of the following are examples of how a local jurisdiction may have tried to inhibit African-Americans from voting prior to the Voting Rights Act, except:
Poll Taxes
Literacy Tests
Intimidation and Violence
Skin Color Comparison Tests
Yes, the answer is indeed "poll taxes". Poll taxes were one of the methods used by local jurisdictions to inhibit African-Americans from voting prior to the passage of the Voting Rights Act. However, it is important to note that all the other options mentioned (literacy tests, intimidation and violence, and skin color comparison tests) were indeed used to discriminate against African-Americans and restrict their access to voting. To arrive at this answer, one can study the historical context of voter suppression tactics used against African-Americans and understand the different methods employed during that time.
