What caused the ratification of the 26th Amendment, which lowered the voting age to 18? A. Participation of the United States in the Vietnam War B. Fear of McCarthyism C. Reaction to the launching of Sputnik by the Soviet Union D. Reporting of the Watergate scandal
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A. Participation of the United States in the Vietnam War
The ratification of the 26th Amendment, which lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, was largely influenced by the participation of young Americans in the Vietnam War. The argument was that if individuals were old enough to fight and potentially sacrifice their lives in war, they should also have the right to vote. This sentiment and the activism of youth during the Vietnam War era played a significant role in pushing for the amendment to lower the voting age.