David Strother and African American Voting

The video discusses the 15th Amendment, which aimed to protect African-American men's voting rights post-Civil War. It highlights David Strother, believed to be the first black voter in Illinois, and plans for a museum in his honor. The video also addresses the debate over the first black voter in the U.S., ultimately recognizing Thomas Peterson. It concludes by celebrating Strother's legacy.

What was the primary goal of the 15th Amendment?

• To end the Civil War

• To establish the U.S. Constitution

• To grant voting rights to African-American men

• To abolish slavery

Where is the museum in honor of David Strother planned to be built?

• In Washington, D.C.

• In Los Angeles, California

• In New York City

• In El Paso, Illinois

What was the initial belief about David Strother's voting?

• He was the first African American to vote in the U.S.

• He was the first African American to serve in the military

• He was the first African American to run for office

• He was the first African American to own a business

What action did the mayor of El Paso take to ensure Strother could vote?

• He escorted Strother to the polling site

• He called the police

• He wrote a letter to the President

• He organized a protest

How did the news of Strother's vote reach the nation?

• Through a radio broadcast

• Via a telegraph from the local newspaper editor

• By word of mouth

• Through a television report

Who was later identified as the first African American to vote?

• Booker T. Washington

• David Strother

• Frederick Douglass

• Thomas Mundy Peterson

Where did Thomas Mundy Peterson cast his vote?

• In Chicago, Illinois

• In Perth Amboy, New Jersey

• In New York City, New York

• In El Paso, Illinois

On what date did Thomas Mundy Peterson cast his vote?

• April 4th

• March 31st

• July 4th

• January 1st

What is El Paso, Illinois, proud of regarding its history?

• Being the first town to have a black mayor

• Being among the first towns to see a black vote

• Being the birthplace of the 15th Amendment

• Being the first town to abolish slavery

What does the legacy of David Strother represent?

• The establishment of the U.S. Constitution

• The beginning of the Civil Rights Movement

• The end of the Civil War

• The courage to exercise newly granted rights