USA HISTORY

RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877

THE RECONSTRUCTION AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What amendment gave voting rights to African American males?
A
12th Amendment
B
13th Amendment
C
14th Amendment
D
15th Amendment
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: -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.

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