Voting Rights and the 15th Amendment

The period of Reconstruction from 1865 to 1877 saw the ratification of three critical amendments: the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. These amendments aimed to address the status and rights of freed slaves and redefine citizenship in the United States. Each amendment had specific implications for civil rights and governance, and their enforcement significantly influenced the political landscape of the time. In examining these amendments and their resulting legislation, it is essential to assess which amendment directly addressed the right to vote for African American men and attempted to secure that right amidst widespread resistance.