Suffrage
Laws and Constitution
Important Events and People
Voting Districts
100
In the south, only 3 percent of African Americans voted in 1940 because of these.
What are Literacy Tests.
100
Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.
What is the 13th Amendment.
100
This man was one electoral vote away from the presidency. Close, but no cigar.
Who is Samuel Tilden.
100
Unlike most other states, North Carolina requires this to vote.
What is Voter ID
200
This group, made up of mainly confederate army veterans, was the OTHER group that antagonized black voters.
What are the Knights of the White Camellia.
200
Helped protect the first amendment rights of people. Included the Equal Protection Clause.
What is the 14th Amendment.
200
This district is referred to as the Earmuff District for its distinct shape.
What is Illinois’ 4th District.
200
The Massachusetts governor to first commit gerrymandering.
Who is Elbridge Gerry.
300
This court case originally ruled that the 14th amendment didn’t give women the right to vote.
What is Minor v. Happersett
300
This court case originally ruled that the 14th Amendment didn’t give women the right to vote, until the 19th Amendment came along.
Minor v. Happersett.
300
Senator that first introduced the 19th Amendment in 1878.
Who is Aaron A. Sargent.
300
This county holds the first gerrymandered district.
What is Essex County.
400
Attacks on peaceful protestors during this march gained national attention.
What are the Selma to Montgomery Marches.
400
The constitution and federal laws did not provide specific qualifications for voting before this.
What is the Civil War.
400
President that helped to abolish slavery.
Who is Abraham Lincoln.
400
The first gerrymandered district was vaguely shaped like this animal.
What is a salamander.
500
Referred to as the "Klan Capital" of the US.
What is North Carolina.
500
Effectively did away with any remaining barriers keeping African Americans from voting.
What is the Voting Rights Act.
500
Second president of the United States.
Who is John Adams.
500
Maker of the first American flag.
Who is Betsy Ross.
M
e
n
u