Social Studies

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13 June, 04:51

The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, did not secure the right of African Americans to vote primarily because

a.

it did not state that voting rights could not be denied to African Americans.

b.

the Federal Government did not intervene to uphold the amendment.

c.

it was repealed by Congress shortly after ratification.

d.

it prevented State leaders from acting on behalf of potential voters who were being discriminated against.