Question

Which of the following events prompted the ratification of the 26th amendment, which gave 18- years olds the right to vote?

A. The watergate scandal
B. the election of Richard M. Nixon
C. The energy crisis
D. The vietnam war

Answer 1

D. The Vietnam War

Step-by-step explanation:

The Vietnam War was the main event that prompted the ratification of the 26th amendment, as young men were being drafted to fight in a war they couldn't vote against. Additionally, the Civil Rights Movement also played a role in advocating for voting rights for all citizens regardless of age.