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Which of these made it possible for hundreds of African Americans to be

elected to political office in the 1870s?
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A. The Declaration of Independence
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B. The Treaty of Paris
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C. The Fifteenth Amendment
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D. The Bill of Rights

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C the answer is C The Fifteenth Amendment
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Answer:

C. The Fifteenth Amendment.

Step-by-step explanation:

The 15th Amendment , adopted in 1870, assured the right of African Americans to vote and intended to protect that right against discriminatory laws. This helped some African Americans to get elected to office in some states.

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