In the 1770s and 1780s, What Was a Characteristic of Voting

question 100

Multiple Choice

In the 1770s and 1780s, what was a characteristic of voting rights?

• A) They were not uniform, as each state's constitution had different stipulations.
• B) A person of any religious faith could vote.
• C) No African-Americans were allowed to vote.
• D) Women could vote in the New England states.
• E) In every state, a person had to demonstrate his wealth by showing a land deed or bank account.

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Definitions:

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