Minor v. Happersett (1875)

Question 1

Minor v. Happersett (1875)
Facts

Answer 1

Minor Tried to Vote in St. Louis

Question 2

Minor v. Happersett (1875)
Issue

Answer 2

Does the 14th am privilege and immunities clause protect women’s suffrage?

Question 3

Minor v. Happersett (1875)
Ruling

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Minor v. Happersett (1875)
Majority (White)

Answer 4

not protected by 14th amendment
states are allowed to set their own voting laws
wouldn’t need 15th if 14th included the right to vote
express language for “radical change”
non-citizens vote in some states
not the court’s job to create law