The 15th Amendment was passed in 1870 following the American Civil War. The amendment stated that no one could be denied the right to vote based on race, color or former servitude. This meant that African-Americans could now vote but not everyone accepted this. They added poll taxes and literacy tests to voting. At that time in history, African-Americans were more like than white Americans to be poor and unable to read. So, these taxes and tests barred them from voting. Watch this video to learn more.
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