Answer:
One important issue was the right to vote, and the rights of black American men and former Confederate men to vote were hotly debated.
Step-by-step explanation:
After the Civil War, African Americans were allowed to vote, actively participate in politics, acquire land, seek employment, and use public accommodations.The use of poll taxes in national elections had been abolished by the 24th amendment (1964) to the Constitution; the Voting Rights Act.