Voting Rights Test

The 15th Amendment was ratified in 1870 but the Voting Rights Act wasn’t passed until 1965. Why do you think it took so long to guarantee voting for African Americans in the South? Use specific examples to explain what forces were at play.

Using specific examples we discussed in class explain the non-voter problem in the United States. Next, detail some possible solutions to the problem.

“It is the responsibility of a good citizen to vote.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Defend your stance with examples discussed in class.

Which amendment gave African-Americans the right to vote?

• 15th
• 19th
• 14th
• 13th

What does the word SUFFRAGE mean?

• The right to drink
• The right to vote
• The right to suffer
• The right to speak your mind.

Women were not included in the 15th Amendment. What was the result of this?

• It led to women boycotting voting.
• It led to the Women's voting union.
• It led to the Women's suffrage movement
• It led to a change in the voting age.

Who led the Women's suffrage movement?

• Susan B. Anthony
• Carry Nation
• Betsy Ross
• Dolly Madison

Identify which group was extended voting rights by the following amendments: Twenty-sixth Amendment

• 18 Year Olds
• African Americans
• Immigrants
• Women

The basic rights of American citizenship are listed in the Constitution’s first 10 amendments called the ___________________________

• U.S. Confederation
• Bill of Monarchs
• Bill of Rights

The ______amendment was passed in the year 1971 and set the national voting age to be 18

• 26th
• 1st
• 14th