U. S. involvement in the Vietnam War during the 1960s and early 1970s gave new impetus to the idea, first discussed during the Revolutionary War and revived during every war fought since, that people old enough to bear arms for their country were also old enough to vote. The Twenty-sixth Amendment, ratified in 1971, reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years. “Government of the People—the Role of the Citizen,” U. S. Department of State

Based on the text, what was a reason to lower the voting age?
A.
to enable more citizens living overseas to exercise their right to vote

B.
to ensure that citizens fulfilling duties have the right to elect representatives

C.
to increase the number of young voters in future federal elections

D.
to influence Congress to end the Vietnam War and reduce foreign conflict