Historical Events tagged with "fifteenth amendment"
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Fifteenth Amendment Guarantees Voting Rights
The Fifteenth Amendment was ratified, ensuring that male citizens could not be denied the right to vote based on their race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This amendment marked a significant step in the civil rights movement, particularly for African American men, following the end of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. It was part of the Reconstruction Amendments aimed at integrating formerly enslaved individuals into American political life. The ratification on this day opened the door for thousands of Black men to participate in elections, shaping future political landscapes.
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