Disenfranchisement

The video explores the evolution of voting rights in the U.S., highlighting key amendments and laws that shaped access to voting. It discusses early restrictions, the impact of Jim Crow laws, the women's suffrage movement, and the civil rights movement's role in expanding voting rights. Modern voting regulations and challenges, such as voter turnout and absentee voting, are also covered.

What are the basic requirements to vote in the U.S.?

• Being a U.S. citizen, a state resident, and at least 18 years old

• Being a U.S. citizen, a state resident, and at least 25 years old

• Being a U.S. citizen, a state resident, and at least 21 years old

• Being a U.S. citizen, a state resident, and at least 16 years old

Initially, who were the only people allowed to vote in the U.S.?

• Only government officials

• All citizens over 18

• White men who owned property

• All men and women

What did the 15th Amendment achieve on paper?

• It lowered the voting age to 18

• It extended voting rights to all men regardless of race

• It allowed women to vote

• It abolished slavery

What was the purpose of the Jim Crow laws?

• To promote racial equality

• To disenfranchise African Americans and poor whites

• To support women's suffrage

• To encourage voter turnout

Which state was the first to grant women full voting rights?

• Texas

• Wyoming

• New York

• California

What did the 19th Amendment achieve?

• It granted voting rights to women

• It lowered the voting age to 18

• It granted voting rights to all men

• It abolished poll taxes

What was a significant outcome of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

• It banned literacy tests and other voting barriers

• It allowed only men to vote

• It introduced a new poll tax

• It restricted voting to those over 25

What was the slogan used to lower the voting age to 18 in Georgia?

• Old Enough to Drink, Old Enough to Vote

• Old Enough to Fight, Old Enough to Vote

• Old Enough to Work, Old Enough to Vote

• Old Enough to Drive, Old Enough to Vote

Which amendment allowed residents of Washington, D.C. to vote in presidential elections?

• 24th Amendment

• 23rd Amendment

• 25th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

What is a common reason for low voter turnout in the U.S.?

• Lack of interest among young people

• Mandatory voting laws

• High literacy rates

• Excessive voting locations