Voting Rights and the 1834 Constitution

The video covers Chapter 16, focusing on the Tennessee State Constitution of 1834. It discusses the reasons for drafting a new constitution, such as population growth, county creation, and fixing flaws in the 1796 constitution. Key changes include moving the Declaration of Rights to the front, discussions on slavery, and changes in voting rights, allowing white males over 21 to vote without property ownership. The video concludes with a summary of these changes.

What is the primary focus of Chapter 16 in the video tutorial?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Tennessee State Constitution of 1834

• The U.S. Constitution

Which of the following was NOT a reason for drafting a new Tennessee state constitution?

• Desire to create new counties

• To increase taxes

• Need to address flaws in the 1796 constitution

• Rapid population growth

During whose presidency was the new Tennessee state constitution drafted?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

What significant change was made to the Declaration of Rights in the 1834 constitution?

• It was made less important

• It was moved to the front of the constitution

• It was removed entirely

• It was renamed the Bill of Rights

What was one of the main reasons for moving the Declaration of Rights to the front of the constitution?

• To reduce its significance

• To align with the U.S. Constitution

• To emphasize the importance of people's rights

• To make it easier to find

What was the outcome of the discussions on slavery during the constitutional convention?

• Slavery was expanded

• The state decided to leave the decision to slave owners

• Slavery was abolished

• A new law was passed to protect slave owners

What was the stance of the special committee on slavery?

• Slavery was beneficial

• Slavery was evil

• Slavery should be expanded

• Slavery should be ignored

Who was allowed to vote under the new 1834 Tennessee state constitution?

• White males over 21

• All residents over 21

• All males over 21

• Only property owners

Which group was still excluded from voting rights in the 1834 constitution?

• White males

• Women and free African Americans

• All males

• Property owners

What was a key change in voting rights introduced in the 1834 constitution?

• Women were allowed to vote

• Voting age was lowered to 18

• Property ownership was no longer required for white males

• Free African Americans could vote