Question

when people think about
, they may think of
women gaining the
to vote. but changes in
voting requirements have affected many americans over time,
not just women. for example, for many years, the age
requirement for voting was 21. lawmakers thought younger
people would be
to make difficult decisions
about choosing government leaders. but in 1971, the law
changed, and u.s. citizens became
to vote
starting at age 18.
answer bank
eligible
suffrage
unable
right

Explanation:

1. First blank: "suffrage" refers to the right to vote, so when thinking about women's voting, "suffrage" fits.
2. Second blank: "right" as "gaining the right to vote" is a common phrase.
3. Third blank: "unable" because lawmakers thought younger people couldn't make difficult decisions.
4. Fourth blank: "eligible" means having the right to do something, so citizens became eligible to vote at 18.

Answer:

First blank: suffrage
Second blank: right
Third blank: unable
Fourth blank: eligible