Social Studies Kids: Expanding Voting Rights in the United States

The video explores the history of voting rights in the United States, highlighting the struggles faced by various groups to gain enfranchisement. Initially, only white men who owned property could vote, but over time, amendments and movements expanded these rights to include women, Black Americans, and Native Americans. Despite legal advancements, voter suppression tactics persisted, particularly in Southern states. The Civil Rights Movement and subsequent legislation, such as the Voting Rights Act, played crucial roles in combating discrimination. Today, voting participation is at an all-time high, reflecting the ongoing fight for equal voting rights.

Why is voting considered a crucial part of democracy?

• It is a way to avoid paying taxes.

• It allows citizens to express their opinions.

• It helps in reducing crime rates.

• It is mandatory for all citizens.

Who were allowed to vote during George Washington's presidency?

• All citizens over 21

• White men over 21 who owned property

• Only government officials

• All men over 21

Where was the first National Women's Rights convention held?

• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

• Seneca Falls, New York

• Providence, Rhode Island

• Cincinnati, Ohio

Which amendment declared that no citizen could be denied the vote based on race?

• 26th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

What was a common tactic used to suppress Black voters after the Civil War?

• Encouraging early voting

• Offering free transportation to polls

• Providing free meals on election day

• Requiring literacy tests and poll taxes

Which state was the first to grant women the right to vote?

• Texas

• Wyoming

• New York

• California

What did the Snyder Act of 1924 achieve?

• Declared Native Americans as US citizens

• Gave 18-year-olds the right to vote

• Gave men who didn't own property the right to vote

• Outlawed discrimination in education

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

• It made discrimination at the polls illegal.

• It allowed only men to vote.

• It restricted voting to property owners.

• It increased the voting age to 25.

Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

In the 2020 US election, what portion of eligible voters participated?

• About 3/4

• About 2/3

• About 1/2

• About 1/3