Throughout American History,which of the Following Was Not a Common

question 15

Multiple Choice

Throughout American history,which of the following was not a common restriction the government placed on voting rights?

• A) racial restrictions
• B) property requirements
• C) occupational requirements
• D) residency requirements of long duration
• E) gender restrictions

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Definitions:

Property Qualifications

Requirements that individuals must own property of a certain value to enjoy certain rights, like voting or holding office, prevalent in historical democracies.

Constitutional Convention

Meeting in Philadelphia, May 25–September 17, 1787, of representatives from twelve colonies—excepting Rhode Island—to revise the existing Articles of Confederation; the convention soon resolved to produce an entirely new constitution.

Black Voters

This term refers to African American individuals who are eligible to vote, focusing on their voting behavior, patterns, and influence in the electoral process.