The Election Process In America - The Two Party System And The Franchisement Of Black Men

The video explores the formation of the Democratic and Republican parties, the impact of the Civil War Amendments on civil rights, and the challenges faced by Black Americans and women in gaining voting rights. It discusses tactics like white primaries and poll taxes used to disenfranchise Black voters, and the eventual outlawing of such practices. The video concludes with a reflection on the ongoing legacy of slavery and segregation in race relations.

Who were the founders of the first political party in the United States?

• Benjamin Franklin and John Hancock

• Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• George Washington and John Adams

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 15th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

What was a major limitation of the 14th Amendment?

• It did not provide equal protection

• It did not grant voting rights

• It did not address citizenship

• It did not abolish slavery

What was the purpose of literacy tests and poll taxes in the Southern states?

• To encourage voter participation

• To ensure educated voters

• To increase state revenue

• To disenfranchise Black voters

Which constitutional amendment outlawed poll taxes?

• 25th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 23rd Amendment

• 22nd Amendment

What was the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

• It secured voting rights for Black Americans

• It abolished slavery

• It introduced the primary election system

• It established the two-party system

What is the hope for future race relations in the United States?

• To prioritize political differences

• To focus on economic disparities

• To achieve racial equality and unity

• To maintain current racial divisions