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Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote

shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by
any State on account of race, color, or previous condition
of servitude. 1
What occurred after this amendment was passed?

A. Southern states passed laws that allowed them to deny African
Americans voting rights.
B. African Americans across the nation enjoyed the right to vote.
O
C. The army was used to ensure enforcement of the amendment
across the South
D. Some southern states were exempt from having to enforce the
amendment.

User Inye
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Hello!

The correct answer is B. "African Americans across the nation enjoyed the right to vote." This amendment allowed all citizens to vote, regardless of their race. Before the amendment, African Americans were not allowed to vote.

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Answer:

The answer to the question is A

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