U.K. Evolution of Voting Rights

Which group of people was initially excluded from voting in the United States?

• African Americans

• Native Americans

• Women

• All of the above

Which amendment gave African Americans the right to vote?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 23rd Amendment

• 24th Amendment

Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 23rd Amendment

• 24th Amendment

Which amendment aimed to correct the imbalance of voting rights in Washington, District of Columbia?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 23rd Amendment

• 24th Amendment

Which amendment abolished poll taxes as a requirement for voting in federal elections?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 23rd Amendment

• 24th Amendment

Which act was passed to address racial discrimination in voting?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• 26th Amendment

Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years?

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 23rd Amendment

• 26th Amendment

What was the purpose of the 15th Amendment?

• To give women the right to vote

• To address the issue of racial discrimination in voting

• To correct the imbalance of voting rights in Washington, DC

• To abolish the poll tax as a requirement for voting

What was the purpose of the 24th Amendment?

• To give black men the right to vote

• To address the issue of racial discrimination in voting

• To correct the imbalance of voting rights in Washington, District of Columbia

• To abolish poll taxes as a requirement for voting

What is the purpose of the 1965 Voting Rights Act?

• To give women, African American men, and immigrants the right to face voter suppression.

• To eliminate racial discrimination in voting, in regard to literacy tests

• To correct the imbalance of voting rights in Washington, DC

• To abolish voting taxes as a requirement for voting