Which statements describe the voting process before 1820? Check all that apply.

A: Voters included white men who owned property.

B: Voters included any person who owned property.

C: Most people participated in politics by voting.

D: Most people did not participate in politics.

E: The wealthy had the most influence in politics.

F: The wealthy and the poor shared political power.

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Lewis Foley

22 August, 13:35

Which statements describe the voting process before 1820? Check all that apply.

A: Voters included white men who owned property.

B: Voters included any person who owned property.

C: Most people participated in politics by voting.

D: Most people did not participate in politics.

E: The wealthy had the most influence in politics.

F: The wealthy and the poor shared political power.

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Roman · Answer 1

Answer: The answer is A and E

Explanation: Back in the 1800's females and African-Americans had NO right to vote, even if they owned property. ANY white make that OWNED property could vote. The wealthy could vote (as long as they where white males) because they had the money and they where very influential in politics.