poll tax

Example Sentences

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Thoreau believed slavery was morally reprehensible, and refused to pay a poll tax supporting the government that allowed it.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Thoreau spent a night in jail for refusing to pay a poll tax, objecting to slavery and the Mexican War.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

That history motivates former Democratic Senator Rodney Ellis, who sponsored the Senate resolution to abolish the poll tax and remove the old stigma.

From Washington Times • Aug. 20, 2023

He opposed the introduction of the community charge, or poll tax as it came to be known, but was over-ruled by Thatcher.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2023

Here’s the poll tax gone, and more and more states passin’ anti-lynchin’ bills, and all kinds of equal rights.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury