jan 1, 1870 - 15th Amendment: 1870
Description:
The 15th Amendment gave all citizens of the United States the right to vote, despite their race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This allowed African American men the right to vote. Almost immediately after ratification, African Americans began to take part in running for office and voting.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1870
Now
~ 155 years ago