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Understanding American Voting Rights: From Slavery to Universal Suffrage

This text highlights the evolution of voting rights in the United States, tracing historical milestones from the establishment of the Electoral College to the abolition of slavery. It emphasizes critical reforms, including women's suffrage, the voting rights of African American men, and the rights of citizens formerly enslaved. The abolishment of discriminatory practices like poll taxes and the extension of voting rights to 18-year-olds are also discussed, illustrating the ongoing journey toward equitable participation in democracy for all Americans.

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Understanding American Voting Rights: From Slavery to Universal Suffrage

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  1. 1212 are in a dozen, electors chose president after discussion (Electoral college elects President) I’m voting for president!!

  2. 1313-is lucky because slavery is yucky(No slavery in U.S)

  3. 14it had been foreseen,former slaves are citizens & have the rights of you & me(Citizenship and due process rights for all former slaves)

  4. 15is five fivefive, the right to vote for all MEN alive(ALL men vote, including African-American men)

  5. 17saw in a magazine, People vote for their senatorshow keen (popular vote for senators)

  6. 19was in twenty, women voted plenty!(Women vote) 19 in 1920

  7. 23people in D.C.vote for president too , you see (People in Washington D.C. vote for Pres)

  8. 24poll taxes NO more,voting is free in case you’re poor (cannot charge poll taxes to vote)

  9. 26means 18 elects, 18 year olds can vote in this fix (18 year olds vote)

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