In Minor v. Happersett, the Supreme Court ruled that women did not have the right to vote because
a. they were not citizens.
b. they could not own property.
c. citizenship did not confer the right to vote.
d. literacy tests were not designed to be administered to women.
e. women could not pay the poll taxes.
ANS: C
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