How did limiting voting rights to white male landowners affect Americans in 1776?

In 1776, voting rights were generally limited to white men who owned land. Women, enslaved people, many free Black people, and men without property were excluded from political participation. This shows that the era’s promise of equality did not extend to most Americans, making “The promise of equality did not extend to most Americans” the best answer.

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