The 1965 Voting Rights Act Protected __________ Right to Vote

question 10

Multiple Choice

The 1965 Voting Rights Act protected __________ right to vote.

• A) women's
• B) eighteen-year-olds'
• C) African Americans'
• D) military personnel's
• E) seniors'

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Definitions:

Parliament

The supreme legislative body in many countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, composed typically of two houses (upper and lower) to make, amend, and repeal laws.

Boston Massacre

An incident on March 5, 1770, where British soldiers killed five civilian men in Boston, escalating tensions between American colonists and the British government.

British Soldiers

Members of the military forces of the United Kingdom, known for their roles in various historical conflicts and colonizing efforts around the globe.

Provocation

An action or behavior that incites or stimulates a reaction, often used in a context where the response may be aggressive or contentious.