When Property Requirements Were Used to Determine Who Could Vote

question 44

Multiple Choice

When property requirements were used to determine who could vote, __________.

• A) no women could vote because they could not own property
• B) women property owners could vote in some places
• C) only homeowners could vote in state or local elections
• D) there appeared to be less fraud at the polls

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Definitions:

Excise Tax

A tax levied on specific goods, services, or transactions, often included in the price of the product, such as alcohol, tobacco, and gasoline.

Borne

The bearing or enduring of costs, responsibilities, or consequences by an entity, often in the context of who ultimately pays for or suffers from economic decisions.

Progressive

A political and social philosophy advocating for reforms and innovations aimed at addressing inequalities and improving the welfare of the population.

Relatively More

A comparative term indicating that something is greater in amount, quantity, or degree when compared with another thing.