Question

look at the word jeopardy in the passage below.
from the late 1800s through the mid-1900s, many states in the u.s. sought to prevent black americans from voting. states charged heavy poll taxes on black applicants, making voting unaffordable for many. applicants were also required to pass a literacy test, but the questions were designed to be intentionally confusing and almost impossible to answer correctly. even if black voters met the requirements, they still faced threats if they tried to vote. they could be fired, evicted from their homes, jailed, or worse; their very lives could be put in jeopardy. as a result, black activists worked tirelessly to make voting safe and accessible to people regardless of race.
what is the meaning of jeopardy as used in the passage?
a state of panic
safety and security
danger or risk

Explanation:

The passage describes how Black Americans faced various obstacles (like poll - taxes, literacy tests) when trying to vote. It mentions that their lives could be "put in jeopardy" if they tried to vote. The context of threats (fired, evicted, jailed) implies a situation of danger or risk.

Answer:

danger or risk