The ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1870 marked a significant milestone in the fight for civil rights in the United States. It granted citizens of the United States the right to vote, irrespective of their race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This amendment was a crucial step toward… Continue reading What Did the 15th Amendment Do?
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What is the 15th Amendment?
The 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits states from depriving citizens the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. It was ratified on 3 February 1870, during the Reconstruction Era following the American Civil War, and was intended to protect the voting rights of African Americans who had… Continue reading What is the 15th Amendment?
The Fifteenth Amendment: A Milestone in American History
Standing as a testament to the ongoing struggle for equality and justice, the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution stands as a landmark achievement in the nation’s pursuit of a more perfect union. This pivotal amendment, ratified in 1870, marked a transformative moment in American history, extending the right to vote to African Americans,… Continue reading The Fifteenth Amendment: A Milestone in American History
