Colonial America Voting Rights Quiz

What did the colonists believe in regarding governance?

• Rule by the people

• Rule by the upper class

• Rule by the British government

• Rule by the military

Who initially had the right to vote in colonial America?

• Indentured servants

• Men who owned property

• All men

• Women

What was the reason behind restricting the right to vote to property owners?

• To protect property

• To discriminate against the poor

• To promote equality

• To favor the British government

Who was not allowed to vote in colonial America?

• Women

• Wealthy, upper-class white men

• Middle-class white men

• Lower-class white men

What was the main method of campaigning for candidates in colonial America?

• Personal contact

• Radio broadcasts

• Social media advertising

• Television commercials

What was the turnout percentage of white male voters in colonial America?

• 20-40%

• 10-30%

• 50-70%

• 80-90%

What did the framers of the Constitution include in the document?

• Right to vote

• Right to free speech

• Right to bear arms

• Right to privacy

What problem was faced during and after the colonial period regarding voting?

• Low voter turnout

• Fraudulent voters

• Lack of polling places

• Limited nominations

What was the basic principle that governed voting in Colonial America?

• Voters should have a stake in society

• Voters should be of a certain age

• Voters should be of a certain race

• Voters should be of a certain religion

Who were not allowed to vote in colonial America?

• Indentured servants

• Slaves

• Middle-class white men

• Wealthy, upper-class white men