Civil War to Civil Rights: the 15th and 19th Amendments

Description

In the aftermath of the Civil War, a push to redefine citizenship and expand voting rights to African American men led to the passage of three Constitutional Amendments widely referred to as the Reconstruction Amendments. Advocates for expanding the right to vote to women were divided over whether to support these amendments.

Duration

40 minutes, 43 seconds

Date Created

09/28/2020

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