Question

During the vietnam war, many people believed that individuals who were required to comply with the draft and risk death should no longer be denied the right to vote. this movement culminated with the __________.

Answer 1

This movement culminated with the 26th amendment.

The idea that 18 year old citizens could serve in the Vietnam War but not vote was seen as extremely unfair. After protests/marches regarding this topic, Congress approved the 26th amendment which gave all 18 year old American citizens the ability to vote. This amendment to the US Constitution was added in 1971.