Voting Rights and Historical Challenges

The video discusses the history of voting rights in the U.S., highlighting the struggles faced by minorities, particularly black women, Native Americans, and Chinese immigrants. It focuses on Fannie Lou Hamer's activism and her efforts to secure voting rights, despite facing severe opposition and violence. Her campaign for the U.S. Senate and her speech at the 1964 Democratic National Convention brought national attention to these issues. The video concludes with the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, acknowledging ongoing challenges in achieving equal voting rights.

What was a major limitation of the 19th Amendment regarding voting rights?

• It ensured equal voting rights for all races.

• It immediately allowed Native Americans to vote.

• It granted voting rights to all women without restrictions.

• It only applied to white women.

Which group had to wait until the 1940s to achieve full voting rights?

• White men

• Chinese immigrants

• Black women

• Native Americans

What was a common fear among those who opposed unrestricted voting access?

• Overpopulation

• Redistribution of power and resources

• Increased taxes

• Loss of cultural heritage

Which of the following was NOT a method used to prevent Black citizens from voting in the South?

• Free transportation to polling stations

• Residency requirements

• Literacy tests

• Poll taxes

What was one consequence Fannie Lou Hamer faced for attempting to register to vote?

• She received a government award.

• She was fired from her job and evicted from her home.

• She was given a scholarship.

• She was promoted at her job.

What was the outcome of Fannie Lou Hamer's campaign for the U.S. Senate?

• She was disqualified from running.

• She withdrew from the race.

• She lost but raised awareness about voting rights.

• She won the election.

What significant event occurred in 1964 involving Fannie Lou Hamer?

• She became the first Black woman senator.

• She gave a powerful speech at the Democratic National Convention.

• She was appointed to the Supreme Court.

• She led a successful voting rights march.

What phrase did Fannie Lou Hamer famously use to express her frustration?

• I have a dream.

• Give me liberty or give me death.

• We shall overcome.

• We are sick and tired of being sick and tired.

What was the main purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

• To abolish the 19th Amendment

• To introduce new voting taxes

• To enforce the 19th and 15th Amendments

• To limit voting rights to property owners

What ongoing issue does the final section highlight about voting rights?

• Voting rights are no longer a concern.

• New barriers to voting continue to emerge.

• All barriers to voting have been removed.

• Voting rights are only a problem in rural areas.