Read the excerpt from "A History of Voting Rights” It was not until 1924, with the passage of the Indian Citizenship Act, that most American Indians were guaranteed the right to vote. Even then, some state regulations did not allow certain American Indians to vote. Why did the author most likely include this information?
Answer
A
to highlight how difficult it is to pass voting legislation in the US
B
to demonstrate the impact of American activists who fought oppression
C
to demonstrate that discriminatory voting laws were widespread in the US
D
to highlight the reasons why certain groups were denied their rights
Explanation
The excerpt explains that even after the Indian Citizenship Act guaranteed most American Indians the right to vote, some state regulations still prevented them from voting. This shows that discriminatory voting laws existed across the country and continued even after a federal law changed. The best answer is A, “to demonstrate that discriminatory voting laws were widespread in the US.”
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