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RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877

THE RECONSTRUCTION AMENDMENTS

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An old man named Larry wobbles up to the voting booth. Betty, the person that works at the voting place says, “Go away old man, you can’t vote here!” Which amendment is Betty breaking?
A
12th
B
13th
C
14th
D
15th
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Voting Rights Passed by Congress February 26, 1869, and ratified February 3, 1870, the 15th amendment granted African American men the right to vote.

Detailed explanation-2: -FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of ser-vitude. SECTION 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The Senate passed the 15th Amendment on February 26, 1869, by a vote of 39 to 13.

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