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Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

The Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1870, prohibits the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on their race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This amendment was a significant milestone in the ongoing struggle for civil rights and equal representation for African Americans in the United States.

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This amendment was a significant milestone in the ongoing struggle for civil rights and equal representation for African Americans in the United States. The amendment extended voting rights to African American men who had previously been excluded by discriminatory practices such as poll taxes and literacy tests. While the amendment was a crucial step forward, it did not immediately lead to full equality in voting rights for African Americans, as they continued to face various forms of discrimination and suppression. Nevertheless, the Fifteenth Amendment played a vital role in setting the stage for subsequent civil rights advancements and serves as a symbol of progress towards racial equality in the United States.

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