I just graduated from high school in Maryland, Class of 1972! I am 18 years old and just got drafted to fight in the war in Vietnam. Can I vote?
A.
yes
B.
no
B. no
The year is 1915. I am a single, African American man living in Chicago, Illinois. Can I vote?
A.
yes
B.
no
B. no
To find the answer to your question, we need to understand the voting eligibility requirements in the United States during the year 1972. The 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified on July 1, 1971. This amendment lowered the minimum voting age from 21 to 18 years old.
Since you mentioned that you are 18 years old, the amendment would indicate that you are eligible to vote in the United States. Therefore, the answer to your question is A. Yes, you can vote.