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In History / High School | 2025-07-07

Which of the following directly violated the intent of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution?

A. poll taxes
B. first-class railroad tickets
C. racially segregated hospitals
D. racially segregated schools

Asked by Ktloelrod

Answer (1)

Poll taxes directly violated the intent of the Fifteenth Amendment by imposing fees that prevented many African Americans and poor individuals from voting. This amendment was designed to protect voting rights regardless of race or color. Other listed options involve social discrimination but do not impact voting rights directly. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

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