USA HISTORY

RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877

THE RECONSTRUCTION ERA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which gave African American men the right to vote?
A
13th Amendment
B
14th Amendment
C
15th Amendment
D
None of the above
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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