Question

Which statement best explains the lack of voting activity by Native Americans in the United States before the Civil War? Responses A The Native Americans refused to vote because of conflicts over land ownership.The Native Americans refused to vote because of conflicts over land ownership. B The Native Americans did not believe they were affected by U.S. government decisions.The Native Americans did not believe they were affected by U.S. government decisions. C The Native Americans were denied U.S. citizenship and thus were not granted suffrage rights.The Native Americans were denied U.S. citizenship and thus were not granted suffrage rights. D The Native Americans did not support the United States’ desire to expand west of the Mississippi River.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains the lack of voting activity by Native Americans in the United States before the Civil War is:

C The Native Americans were denied U.S. citizenship and thus were not granted suffrage rights.

Before the Civil War, most Native Americans were not considered U.S. citizens and therefore did not have the legal right to vote. This lack of citizenship was a significant barrier to their participation in the electoral process.