What was President Johnson's main purpose for giving his speech "The American Promise"?

A. to explain the rights and promises that the United States Constitution offers all citizens

B. to pass legislation that would end barriers to democratic participation by ethnic minorities

C. to identify the ways African Americans were prevented from voting in local, state, and national elections

D. to suggest ways to make the voting process more efficient and uniform throughout the country

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9 December, 15:31

What was President Johnson's main purpose for giving his speech "The American Promise"?

A. to explain the rights and promises that the United States Constitution offers all citizens

B. to pass legislation that would end barriers to democratic participation by ethnic minorities

C. to identify the ways African Americans were prevented from voting in local, state, and national elections

D. to suggest ways to make the voting process more efficient and uniform throughout the country

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Adrienne Cantu · Answer 1

A. to explain the rights and promises that the United States Constitution offers all citizens

On March 15, 1965 President Lyndon Johnson said " Every American citizen must have equal right to vote.". He went on explaining that it is a duty to ensure the right and that is deadly wrong to deny fellow citizens this right.