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In “The American Promise,” Lyndon B. Johnson argues that the right to vote is a universal right for all American citizens.

Which evidence is relevant to his argument?

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a personal story of Johnson’s childhood and the struggles he experienced in the South

a personal story of Johnson’s childhood and the struggles he experienced in the South

a statement on America’s uniqueness and its purpose in the world

a statement on America’s uniqueness and its purpose in the world

quotations from the Bill of Rights and the Constitution

quotations from the Bill of Rights and the Constitution

data showing how many Americans participated in the civil rights movement

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Relevant evidence: quotations from the Bill of Rights and the Constitution, and data showing how many Americans participated in the civil rights movement.

Why: quotations from founding documents establish a legal/constitutional basis for a universal right to vote; participation data shows widespread public support and the practical need for reform. The personal anecdote and statements about America’s uniqueness are rhetorical appeals, not direct evidence.