Voting Rights for All: A Quiz

For many years in the United States, not everyone had the right to vote. Asian Americans and Latinos were two groups who faced many challenges before they could vote. In the 1800s and early 1900s, laws stopped Asian Americans from becoming citizens, which meant they could not vote. Latinos also faced unfair rules, like having to pay special taxes or take hard tests before voting. Over time, people worked hard to change these laws. In 1952, the law changed so Asian Americans could become citizens and vote. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act helped Latinos and others by making it illegal to use unfair tests or taxes to stop people from voting. These changes helped make voting fairer for everyone. What is the main idea of the passage?

• Asian Americans and Latinos always had the right to vote.

• Asian Americans and Latinos had to fight for the right to vote, and laws changed to help them.

• Only men could vote in the United States.

• Voting is not important in the United States.

For many years in the United States, not everyone had the right to vote. Asian Americans and Latinos were two groups who faced many challenges before they could vote. In the 1800s and early 1900s, laws stopped Asian Americans from becoming citizens, which meant they could not vote. Latinos also faced unfair rules, like having to pay special taxes or take hard tests before voting. Over time, people worked hard to change these laws. In 1952, the law changed so Asian Americans could become citizens and vote. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act helped Latinos and others by making it illegal to use unfair tests or taxes to stop people from voting. These changes helped make voting fairer for everyone. Which group was not allowed to become citizens and vote in the 1800s and early 1900s?

• Asian Americans

• Latinos

• European Americans

• All Americans

For many years in the United States, not everyone had the right to vote. Asian Americans and Latinos were two groups who faced many challenges before they could vote. In the 1800s and early 1900s, laws stopped Asian Americans from becoming citizens, which meant they could not vote. Latinos also faced unfair rules, like having to pay special taxes or take hard tests before voting. Over time, people worked hard to change these laws. In 1952, the law changed so Asian Americans could become citizens and vote. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act helped Latinos and others by making it illegal to use unfair tests or taxes to stop people from voting. These changes helped make voting fairer for everyone. What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 do for Latinos?

• It made it illegal to use unfair tests or taxes to stop people from voting.

• It allowed only men to vote.

• It stopped all voting in the United States.

• It made voting harder for everyone.

For many years in the United States, not everyone had the right to vote. Asian Americans and Latinos were two groups who faced many challenges before they could vote. In the 1800s and early 1900s, laws stopped Asian Americans from becoming citizens, which meant they could not vote. Latinos also faced unfair rules, like having to pay special taxes or take hard tests before voting. Over time, people worked hard to change these laws. In 1952, the law changed so Asian Americans could become citizens and vote. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act helped Latinos and others by making it illegal to use unfair tests or taxes to stop people from voting. These changes helped make voting fairer for everyone. What is one key detail that supports the main idea of the passage?

• Asian Americans could become citizens and vote after 1952.

• Only people over 18 can vote.

• Voting is held every year.

• The United States is a large country.

For many years in the United States, not everyone had the right to vote. Asian Americans and Latinos were two groups who faced many challenges before they could vote. In the 1800s and early 1900s, laws stopped Asian Americans from becoming citizens, which meant they could not vote. Latinos also faced unfair rules, like having to pay special taxes or take hard tests before voting. Over time, people worked hard to change these laws. In 1952, the law changed so Asian Americans could become citizens and vote. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act helped Latinos and others by making it illegal to use unfair tests or taxes to stop people from voting. These changes helped make voting fairer for everyone. Which event happened first according to the passage?

• The Voting Rights Act was passed.

• Asian Americans were allowed to become citizens and vote.

• Latinos had to pay special taxes to vote.

• Everyone could vote without any problems.

For many years in the United States, not everyone had the right to vote. Asian Americans and Latinos were two groups who faced many challenges before they could vote. In the 1800s and early 1900s, laws stopped Asian Americans from becoming citizens, which meant they could not vote. Latinos also faced unfair rules, like having to pay special taxes or take hard tests before voting. Over time, people worked hard to change these laws. In 1952, the law changed so Asian Americans could become citizens and vote. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act helped Latinos and others by making it illegal to use unfair tests or taxes to stop people from voting. These changes helped make voting fairer for everyone. How did the change in law in 1952 affect Asian Americans?

• It allowed them to become citizens and vote.

• It made it harder for them to vote.

• It stopped them from voting forever.

• It only helped Latinos.

For many years in the United States, not everyone had the right to vote. Asian Americans and Latinos were two groups who faced many challenges before they could vote. In the 1800s and early 1900s, laws stopped Asian Americans from becoming citizens, which meant they could not vote. Latinos also faced unfair rules, like having to pay special taxes or take hard tests before voting. Over time, people worked hard to change these laws. In 1952, the law changed so Asian Americans could become citizens and vote. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act helped Latinos and others by making it illegal to use unfair tests or taxes to stop people from voting. These changes helped make voting fairer for everyone. Why did Latinos have trouble voting before 1965?

• They had to pay special taxes or take hard tests.

• They did not want to vote.

• They lived in other countries.

• They were too young.

For many years in the United States, not everyone had the right to vote. Asian Americans and Latinos were two groups who faced many challenges before they could vote. In the 1800s and early 1900s, laws stopped Asian Americans from becoming citizens, which meant they could not vote. Latinos also faced unfair rules, like having to pay special taxes or take hard tests before voting. Over time, people worked hard to change these laws. In 1952, the law changed so Asian Americans could become citizens and vote. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act helped Latinos and others by making it illegal to use unfair tests or taxes to stop people from voting. These changes helped make voting fairer for everyone. Which sentence best describes the relationship between the events in the passage?

• Laws changed over time to help more people vote.

• Voting was always easy for everyone.

• People stopped voting after 1965.

• Only one group was allowed to vote.

For many years in the United States, not everyone had the right to vote. Asian Americans and Latinos were two groups who faced many challenges before they could vote. In the 1800s and early 1900s, laws stopped Asian Americans from becoming citizens, which meant they could not vote. Latinos also faced unfair rules, like having to pay special taxes or take hard tests before voting. Over time, people worked hard to change these laws. In 1952, the law changed so Asian Americans could become citizens and vote. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act helped Latinos and others by making it illegal to use unfair tests or taxes to stop people from voting. These changes helped make voting fairer for everyone. What was the effect of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on voting in the United States?

• It made voting fairer for everyone.

• It stopped people from voting.

• It made voting only for men.

• It allowed only Asian Americans to vote.

For many years in the United States, not everyone had the right to vote. Asian Americans and Latinos were two groups who faced many challenges before they could vote. In the 1800s and early 1900s, laws stopped Asian Americans from becoming citizens, which meant they could not vote. Latinos also faced unfair rules, like having to pay special taxes or take hard tests before voting. Over time, people worked hard to change these laws. In 1952, the law changed so Asian Americans could become citizens and vote. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act helped Latinos and others by making it illegal to use unfair tests or taxes to stop people from voting. These changes helped make voting fairer for everyone. Imagine you are explaining to a friend how the right to vote changed for Asian Americans and Latinos. Which of the following best explains the sequence of events?

• First, both groups could vote. Then, laws stopped them. Finally, new laws let them vote again.

• First, laws stopped Asian Americans and Latinos from voting. Then, people worked to change these laws. Finally, new laws allowed them to vote.

• First, everyone could vote. Then, only Latinos could vote. Finally, only Asian Americans could vote.

• First, voting was not allowed. Then, it was allowed for everyone.