History of Voting

What does "take for granted" mean?

Example: Most of us take our right to vote for granted.

• appreciate

• value

• don't appreciate because of familiarity

What does "certain" mean in the sentence below?

Example: Throughout history, our government sometimes did not let certain groups of people vote—including women, African-Americans.

• all

• specific or particular

• too many

What does "poll" mean?

Example: Before 1964 in the U.S., some people had to pay a poll tax to vote.

• the process of voting in an election

• not able to vote

• a long metal object to hang a flag from

What does "ought to" mean?

Example: "Come in and learn why women ought to vote."

• should

• not able to

• have to

What does "suffrage" mean?

Example: Many men opposed suffrage for women.

• the right to vote in political elections

• suffering

• a toothache

What does "suffragist" mean?

Example: In the early 20th century, suffragists fought for women's right to vote in the United States.

• people who opposed slavery

• a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women

• a volunteer at the voting poll

What does "literacy" mean?

Example: When you can read, this is an example of literacy.

• not knowing

• an elite ruling class

• the ability to read and write

What is the "Constitution"?

Example: In 1964, the 24th Amendment to the Constitution made poll taxes illegal.

• a piece of cloth

• a change or addition to improve a text or piece of legislation

• a set of rules that guides how a country, state, or other political organization works

What is an "amendment"?

Example: In 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution allowed women to vote.

• a change or addition to improve a text or piece of legislation

• a piece of cloth

• extra work for employees

What does "affiliation" mean?

Example: In 1887, some Native Americans could vote if they gave up their tribal affiliations.

• connection

• seperation

• crime