Question

We, the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America.

How did the voting rights acts of 1869, 1920, and 1971 expand the "Blessings of Liberty" to more of the United States' population? Write a short essay to explain your answer.

Answer 1

They were expanded because originally the "Blessings of Liberty" were only extended to white men who owned property. The voting acts of 1869 allowed African American men to vote. The Voting Act of 1920 allowed women the right to vote, and the Voting Act of 1971 gave all America citizens 18 years or older the right to vote

Answer 2

The voting acts of 1869 gave African American men the right to vote. Then the Voting Act of 1920 gave women the right to vote. More recently, the Voting Act of 1971 changed the voting age from 21 to 18 years of age giving all America citizens 18 years or older the right to vote. Before 1869, the "Blessings of Liberty" only applied to white males and didn't include African Americans, women or anyone under 21 years old.

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