RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
THE RECONSTRUCTION ERA
Question
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Which gave African American men the right to vote?
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13th Amendment
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14th Amendment
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15th Amendment
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None of the above
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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: -Secretary of State Hamilton Fish issued a proclamation certifying the ratification of the 15th Amendment by the states on March 30, 1870.
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