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Why was 15 amendment passed?
To permit former slaves to vote - it was one of 3 amendments passed within a few years after the end of the Civil War
When did slaves get the right to vote?
In simple words 1870slaves, as such, never did get the right to vote. But at the close of the Civil War they were all formally freed under the 13th Amendment to the Constitution (Bill of Rights), which abolished slavery in 1865. Former slaves were then granted the right to vote in 1870, under the 15th Amendment, which decreed that the right to vote could not be denied because of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
Constitution is amended to guaratee former slaves the right to vote?
1870
Former slaves did not gain the freedom to do what during reconstruction?
Former slaves slowly received the same rights as white citizens following the Civil War, although slowly. With the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery, Blacks could vote, marry, and own property, although this marked the initial attempts by Southern States to restrict these same rights.
Which amendment did Susan B Anthony believe gave women the right to vote?
Susan B Anthony was somewhat a woman's right leader. Because, the 15th amend. stated that former slaves could all vote now, and have the rights of white people. Susan believed that because she used to be a slave that would imply that she had the right to vote.
