The Election Process In America - The Two Party System And The Franchisement Of Black Men

The video explores the formation of the Democratic and Republican parties, the impact of the Civil War Amendments on voting rights, and the challenges faced by Black voters due to discriminatory practices like poll taxes and white primaries. It highlights the ongoing legacy of slavery and segregation in the U.S. and the eventual passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which secured voting rights for Black Americans.

Who were the founders of the Republican Democratic Party?

• George Washington and John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin and John Jay

• Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 16th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

What was a major limitation of the 14th Amendment?

• It did not address citizenship

• It did not provide equal protection

• It did not grant voting rights

• It did not abolish slavery

What was the purpose of literacy tests and poll taxes?

• To simplify the voting process

• To disenfranchise Black voters

• To raise state revenue

• To ensure educated voters

Which amendment outlawed poll taxes in all states?

• 19th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

What was the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

• It established the two-party system

• It abolished slavery

• It secured voting rights for Black Americans

• It introduced the primary election system

What is the hope for future race relations in the United States?

• To maintain current racial divisions

• To achieve racial equality and unity

• To focus on economic disparities

• To prioritize political affiliations