Expansion of Voting Rights

Jason is 19 years old and lives in Florida. The year is 1956. Can Jason Vote?

• Yes, because the 26th amendment already passed and lowered the voting age to 18.

• No, because the 26th Amendment has not passed yet. You still have to be 21 years old to vote

Nancy is a 43 year old woman living in Washington D.C. The year is 1960. Can she vote?

• Yes, because the 23rd amendment already passed, giving residents of D.C. the right to vote in presidential elections.

• No, because the 23rd amendment has not passed yet. This means residents of D.C. do not have the right to vote in presidential elections yet.

Ronald is 25 years old. He is a Native American from the Seminole trib. The year is 1934. Can Ronald vote?

• Yes, because the Indian Citizenship Act already passed, giving American Indians citizenship in America and allowing them to vote in elections.

• No, because the Indian Citizenship Act has not passed yet, which means Ronald is not considered a citizen of the U.S. therefore, he cannot vote.

Which federal law expanded the right to vote for ALL citizens, especially the African American community in the south. It eliminated literacy tests, poll tests, intimidation tactics, and the grandfather clause?

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• 1924 Indian Citizenship Act

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• Voting Expansion Act

Which of the following is a description of the 19th Amendment?

• Women gained the right to vote

• Native Americans gained the right to vote

• African Americans gained the right to vote

• Residents of Washington D.C. gained the right to vote

Which war led to the addition of the 26th Amendment?

• Korean War

• French and Indian War

• Vietnam War

• World War II

Which amendment is related to this image?

• 19th

• 23rd

• 26th

• 15th

Which amendment is related to this image?

• 15th

• 19th

• 24th

• 26th

Which Amendment is related to this image?

• 15th

• 19th

• 23rd

• 26th

Which amendment made it possible for the residents of Washington D.C. to vote?

• 26th

• 23rd

• 19th

• 15th