The 15th Amendment: Right to Vote

The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, granted African American men the right to vote. It states that the right to vote cannot be denied based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This amendment was a significant step forward in the fight for civil rights, as it aimed to ensure that all citizens could participate in the democratic process.

However, many states found ways to restrict voting rights through laws like literacy tests and poll taxes, leading to ongoing struggles for equality.