USA HISTORY

RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877

RECONSTRUCTIONS EFFECTS ON AFRICAN AMERICANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
After the ratification of the 15th amendment, who was allowed to vote?
A
All white men and women
B
Northern men only
C
All men
D
Former male and female slaves
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The 15th Amendment guaranteed African-American men the right to vote. Almost immediately after ratification, African Americans began to take part in running for office and voting.

Detailed explanation-2: -Passed by Congress February 26, 1869, and ratified February 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment granted African American men the right to vote.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Senate passed the 15th Amendment on February 26, 1869, by a vote of 39 to 13.

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