Social Studies

Janiah Conley

1 July, 01:52

How is the term "universal suffrage" important to American Citizens?

A: All Americans understand that "universal suffrage" refers to the voting process of one person, one vote

B: "Universal suffrage" is the right given to all citizens, male or female to vote

C: Citizens understand it is their responsibility or "universal suffrage" to know the issues before they vote

D: "Universal suffrage" refers to the blood sweat and tears shed so that American Citizens can vote

Which of the following is not an accurate description of the voting experience for African Americans after the 15th amendment?

A: Those that had not voted prior to 1866 had to pass literacy tests before being allowed to vote

B: Taxes were charged to citizens that wanted to vote

C: African Americans were freely accepted at the polls for the time

D: Polling places were placed far away from black communities