-What made New Jersey unique with regard to suffrage?
A) Suffrage was limited to those who fought for the Patriot cause.
B) Suffrage was extended to those without property.
C) Suffrage was granted to former slaves.
D) Suffrage was initially extended to both men and women.

Question

-What made New Jersey unique with regard to suffrage?
A) Suffrage was limited to those who fought for the Patriot cause. 
B) Suffrage was extended to those without property. 
C) Suffrage was granted to former slaves. 
D) Suffrage was initially extended to both men and women.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

New Jersey's initial constitution in 1776 was unique because it extended voting rights to all inhabitants who met certain property and residency requirements, without specifying gender. This allowed some women (and free people of color who also met these requirements) to vote until 1807, when the law was changed to restrict suffrage to white males.

-What Made New Jersey Unique with Regard to Suffrage