The fight for the right to vote in the United States

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Multiple Choice

What are the basic requirements to vote in the U.S. as mentioned in the video?

Not required to register in any state

At least 18 years old, U.S. citizenship, and state residency

Under 18 years old

At least 21 years old, U.S. citizenship, and property ownership

Multiple Choice

What percent of the U.S. population could vote when George Washington was elected?

3-4%

6-7%

10-12%

15-20%

Multiple Choice

Andrew Jackson wanted Universal Suffrage. Who did Universal Suffrage allow to vote?

All adult white males

Only landowners

All minors

All adult women

Multiple Choice

List the few reasons why Black Americans were not able to vote in the late 1800s even after the 15th amendment was ratified.

Lack of interest in politics

Insufficient population density

Overwhelming support from local governments

Discriminatory practices like literacy tests, poll taxes, and intimidation.

Multiple Choice

How did the passage of the 19th Amendment change voting rights?

The 19th Amendment abolished voting altogether.

The 19th Amendment limited voting rights to men.

The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote, expanding voting rights.

The 19th Amendment only applied to certain states.

Multiple Choice

What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 finally outlaw?

Discriminatory voting practices, including literacy tests.

Mandatory voter registration fees.

Voting age restrictions for women.

Prohibition of mail-in voting.

Multiple Choice

How did the 26th amendment expand voting rights?

The 26th Amendment expanded voting rights by lowering the voting age to 18.

The 26th Amendment expanded voting rights by eliminating the need for voter registration.

The 26th Amendment expanded voting rights by granting voting rights to non-citizens.

The 26th Amendment expanded voting rights by allowing citizens to vote at age 21.

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