Question

Wich best characterizes African American voting rights in the South between the end of the Civil War and the end of the 19th century ?

A) Their voting rights didn't change during this time

B) They lost voting rights, and then gained them back

C) Their voting grew during this time

D) They first gained voting rights and then lost them

Answer 1

Their voting definitely gained during this time period. The 15th amendment, 19th amendment and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 gave every single person of eligible age, regardless of race, the right to vote in public elections.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D.) They first gained voting rights and then lost them.