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In what order were the following groups of people given the right to vote by amendments to the Constitution?

A.
first to white men, then to white women, then to African American men, finally to African American women
B.
first to white men, then to African American men, then to all women
C.
first to all white people, then to all African American people
D.
first to all men, then to all white women, then to African American women

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The correct order of voting rights granted by amendments to the U.S. Constitution is most closely reflected in option A:

A. first to white men, then to white women, then to African American men, finally to African American women.

Here's a brief overview:

  1. White men: Initially, voting rights were predominantly limited to white men, often tied to property ownership, until the universal suffrage movement gained momentum.

  2. White women: The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote, largely benefiting white women first.

  3. African American men: The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, granted African American men the right to vote, although many faced significant barriers due to Jim Crow laws and other discriminatory practices.

  4. African American women: While women gained the right to vote in 1920, African American women often faced additional challenges. Their right to vote was largely recognized alongside the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, with the Voting Rights Act of 1965 helping to eliminate barriers specifically targeting African Americans.

Thus, option A reflects the historical progression of voting rights as they were recognized through constitutional amendments and various laws.