Afford. Since the voting tax was very high, many people could not afford to pay it.
100
What is the root word of the word "dancing?"
Dance. The ending is "ing" means that the action is happening now, in the future, or is ongoing. She is dancing right now.
100
This noun refers to people who are members of a country.
Citizens. All American citizens have the right to vote.
100
What did the 1870 voting law say?
The 1870 voting law said that all men could vote. This allowed African American men to vote in elections for the first time.
100
I have the ____ to say what I believe.
Right. I have the right to say what I believe.
200
This noun refers to the processes of choosing people for government office.
Elections. American citizens can vote for their candidate in elections.
200
What is the root word of the word "shouted?"
Shout. The ending "ed" means that the action happened in the past. Last week, he shouted that he wouldn't play that game.
200
This adjective means against the law.
Illegal. It is illegal to tax people who want to vote.
200
Describe the literacy test given to African Americans.
The literacy test was a test given only to African Americans who wanted to vote. It had questions about the American government. Since many African Americans could not read, they could not pass the test.
200
I voted for him in the last two _________.
Elections. I voted for him in the last two elections.
300
This noun refers to a rule that a government makes and that people must follow.
Law. In 1870, the US government passed a law that all men could vote.
300
What is the root word of the word "played."
Play. The ending "ed" means that the action happened in the past. She played with her brother yesterday.
300
This noun refers to people who hold office.
Officials. Government officials have many responsibilities, like representing the people who voted for them and making laws.
300
Why did things begin to improve for African Americans in the 1950s?
The 1950s was the beginning of the civil rights movement. Both blacks and whites came together to fight for civil rights. This included the right to vote.
300
People born in the United States are American _________.
Citizens. People born in the United States are American citizens.
400
This verb means to put your name on an official list.
Register. If you want to vote in an election, you must register first.
400
What is the root word of the word "singing?"
Sing. The ending is "ing" means that the action is happening now, in the future, or is ongoing. She is singing in the choir.
400
This noun refers to something you are allowed to do because of nature or law.
Right. All American citizens have the right to vote.
400
What groups of people were added to the Voting Rights Act in 1975?
In 1975, the Voting Rights Act was changed to include people who did not speak English. Now voting materials are written in other languages, including Spanish and Chinese.
400
Government _________ make sure that things run smoothly.
Officials. Government officials make sure that things run smoothly.
500
This noun refers to money that you pay to a government.
Tax. North Carolina has a sales tax to support our schools, government, and programs.
500
What is the root word of the word "cried?"
Cry. When you add "ed" to the end of a word ending in "y," the "y" changes to an "i." The ending "ed" means that the action happened in the past. She cried after her cat ran away.
500
This verb means to choose someone for a political office.
Vote. American citizens can vote for elected officials, like the president.
500
Who was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr was an important civil rights leader who gave speeches and led marches for civil rights.
500
A ________ was passed that allowed everyone to vote.
Law. A law was passed that allowed everyone to vote.