The following time-series plot presents the percentage of the total U.S. population that voted in each presidential election since 1824.

a. In 1824, the only people eligible to vote were white men who owned property. Approximately what percentage of the total population voted in 1824?

b. In 1828, voting privileges were extended to all white men, whether or not they owned property. What was the effect on the percentage of the population that voted?

c. During the 1890s, many Southern states passed laws that effectively prevented most African Americans and many poor whites from voting. What was the effect on the percentage of the population that voted?

d. In 1920, women obtained the right to vote. What was the effect on the percentage of the population that voted?

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1824 1832 Percent 1840 1848- 1856 1864- 1872- 1880 1888 1896- 1904- 1912- 1920- 1928- 1936- 1944- 1952- 1960- 1968- 1976- 1984- 1992 2000 2008 2016