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Writing of the Constitution
The constitution was signed on this day. The Constitution only gave land owners who were white males the right to vote. Blacks and women were not allowed to vote at this time. -
13th
The 13th amendment abolished slavery in the United States. It gave African Americans freedom. This amendment was a start to getting African Americans all the freedoms that they deserve in the U.S. -
14th
Equal protection of the laws. The 14th amendment gives everyone, no matter what color or religion equal protection of laws. -
Adopted
After surviving a long ratification fight the 15th amendment was finally adopted on March 30, 1870. African Americans finally had the right to vote. -
Disfranchise Blacks
From 1890 to 1910 states that used to be Confederate states began to use tactics such as poll tax, literacy tests, and residency rules to try and make it almost impossible for African Americans to vote. -
Plessy vs. Ferguson
It was legal to separate blacks and whites according to the Supreme Court rule of Plessy vs. Ferguson. -
19th Amendment (Women's Amendment)
Ratified August 18, 1920 the 19th Amendment allowed women to vote. All American women black, white, etc. where allowed to vote in the United States. -
Civil Rights Movement
This movement toward African American Equality started in the 1950s. Some believe it began with Rosa Parks but blacks had been trying to get equal rights since the 1800s. This movement however was what opened the people of the United States eyes. -
24th Amendment
This amendment prohibited congress/states from doing poll tax. This amendment helps out and correlates to the 15th amendment because it helps African Americans to have an easier time to vote. -
Voting Rights Act
August 6, 1965 President Lyndon B. Johnson helped towards getting this act going. This banned anything that states could use to make it harder for African Americans to vote.
