Which best analyzes how U.S. citizenship in regard to political participation has evolved over time? (1 point)

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Originally, all men who were born or naturalized in the U.S. could vote as long as they had lived in the country for two years, while now any citizen born in the U.S. can vote.
Originally, all men who were born or naturalized in the U.S. could vote as long as they had lived in the country for two years, while now any citizen born in the U.S. can vote.

Originally, only White men who owned land could vote, while now any U.S. citizen can vote.
Originally, only White men who owned land could vote, while now any U.S. citizen can vote.

Originally, men of any race could vote, while now any U.S. citizen can vote.
Originally, men of any race could vote, while now any U.S. citizen can vote.

Originally, men who were 18 years of age or older could vote, while now, any citizen born in the U.S. can vote at 18.

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The response that best analyzes how U.S. citizenship in regard to political participation has evolved over time is:

Originally, only White men who owned land could vote, while now any U.S. citizen can vote.

This statement captures the historical context of voting rights in the U.S., highlighting the initial restrictions based on race, gender, and property ownership, and contrasts it with the broader and more inclusive voting rights that exist today for all U.S. citizens.