http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/15thamendment.html
The 15th Amendment stated that all men regardless of their color, race, or previous condition of servitude had the right to vote. This picture is of A.R. Waud casting the first vote of an African American.
http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=44
The 15th Amendment signified the fulfilment of the pledge to protect African American rights although it was not fully recognized till nearly a century later, in 1965. After the ratification of this Amendment, African Americans were expected to fend for themselves and throughout the years, many were reduced to a 2nd class citizenship. Many acts such at literacy tests and poll taxes were required, preventing the votes of several.
http://www.harpweek.com/09cartoon/BrowseByDateCartoon.asp?Month=March&Date=12
After the slaves had been freed in 1865, black voting rights became an important political issue. Black men consisted of 70-90% of the votes in southern states. In 1868, only 11 of the 21 northern states allowed blacks to vote and there was much fight to gain there rights. The 15th Amendment, after many attempts to ratify it, was added to the Constitution on March 30, 1870.
http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=old&doc=100
Over the many years after reconstruction, people of color faced harassment, economic reprisals, physical violence, and intimidation. These actions worked against black rights and Congress knew they had to do something about it. The Civil Rights Act of 1965 was passed on August 5, 1965 and enforced the 15th Amendment. This act outlawed the obstacles such as literacy tests, poll taxes, and other laws standing in the way voting.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/grant-fifteenth/
After the war, during reconstruction many acts were past in the south when black suffrage was called for. The North felt this unfair that the acts didn't apply to them. The 15th amendment originally had three different copies but it was decided to go with the first. After the Ratification, many people were upset of the rights given to blacks and rebelled. Groups such as the KKK grew stronger as members joined.
The 15th Amendment stated that all men regardless of their color, race, or previous condition of servitude had the right to vote. This picture is of A.R. Waud casting the first vote of an African American.
http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=44
The 15th Amendment signified the fulfilment of the pledge to protect African American rights although it was not fully recognized till nearly a century later, in 1965. After the ratification of this Amendment, African Americans were expected to fend for themselves and throughout the years, many were reduced to a 2nd class citizenship. Many acts such at literacy tests and poll taxes were required, preventing the votes of several.
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| Daily Cartoon in a Harpers Weekly Published March 12, 1870 |
After the slaves had been freed in 1865, black voting rights became an important political issue. Black men consisted of 70-90% of the votes in southern states. In 1868, only 11 of the 21 northern states allowed blacks to vote and there was much fight to gain there rights. The 15th Amendment, after many attempts to ratify it, was added to the Constitution on March 30, 1870.
http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=old&doc=100
Over the many years after reconstruction, people of color faced harassment, economic reprisals, physical violence, and intimidation. These actions worked against black rights and Congress knew they had to do something about it. The Civil Rights Act of 1965 was passed on August 5, 1965 and enforced the 15th Amendment. This act outlawed the obstacles such as literacy tests, poll taxes, and other laws standing in the way voting.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/general-article/grant-fifteenth/
After the war, during reconstruction many acts were past in the south when black suffrage was called for. The North felt this unfair that the acts didn't apply to them. The 15th amendment originally had three different copies but it was decided to go with the first. After the Ratification, many people were upset of the rights given to blacks and rebelled. Groups such as the KKK grew stronger as members joined.
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