Which of These Was the First Barrier to Fall in the United

question 233

Multiple Choice

Which of these was the first barrier to fall in the United States' journey towards universal suffrage?

• A) Property, tax-paying, and religious requirements were dropped in most states.
• B) African Americans were granted the vote.
• C) Women were granted the vote.
• D) Citizens of the District of Columbia were allowed to vote in presidential elections.
• E) People ages 18 to 20 were allowed to vote.

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Definitions:

Immediate Reinforcer

A reward that occurs directly following a behavior, which increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future.

Good Behavior

Actions that are considered to be in accordance with societal or specific setting standards, often rewarded or looked upon favorably.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are provided after a specific fixed time has elapsed.

Reinforcement

A stimulus that follows a response and increases the frequency of the response.