Prior to 1820, how did eligible citizens cast their votes in elections? by raising their hands by calling out their votes by casting secret ballots by writing letters

The correct answer is C) by casting secret ballots.

Prior to 1820, eligible citizens cast their votes on elections by casting secret ballots.

The secret ballot of those early years consisted of the anonymity of the vote. Yes, the citizens cast their votes by casting secret ballots. The method is also known as the Australian Ballot because it was used for the first time in that country. Louisville was the first city in the U.S. to use this method.  

I just took the test! The answer is B) by calling out their votes.