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The Amendments regarding suffrage

Voting has been a privilege to us all, though many of us take it for granted. Americans that came before us have had to slave and endure many a fight for this precious right. Thanks to them, all citizens of proper age have the ability to vote, not just the rich white men. These people fought amendments in our Constitution, and won four just ones.
The 15th amendment fought stated that all races would be able to vote, tough only men. This affected everyone in America. White men knew racial superiority was over, and that we were reaching a stage where everyone was treated equal. Men and women of color rejoiced profoundly, but for different reasons. While the men were happy that they could now vote, the women were wondering if they were next to receive this splendid gift. Even white women could ...

Posted by: Janet Valerio

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