History of the United States II / Unit 18 USH2 2573 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Worthy and Unfit
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The idea
The same movement, entry 0755 records, sought to expand the vote to worthy citizens and restrict it for those judged unfit by health, education or race.
In practice
One reform era producing both the Nineteenth Amendment and segregated federal offices, entry 0791 records.
Where people slip
Reform and restriction came from the same programme; theme seven's traditions began mixed.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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