The fight for the right to vote in the United States

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.