The 15th Amendment: A Milestone in American Voting Rights

The video tutorial discusses the 15th Amendment, which aims to protect voting rights for all U.S. citizens, particularly former slaves. It highlights the amendment's text, historical context, and the opposition it faced, especially from southern states and women's suffrage groups. Despite its ratification in 1870, discriminatory practices like poll taxes and literacy tests persisted, targeting African American voters. The Voting Rights Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon Johnson, addressed these issues by outlawing such practices. The video concludes with a review and questions about the amendment's goals and impact.

What were some of the challenges faced in ratifying the 15th Amendment?

In what ways do you think the Constitution might need to change in the future regarding voting rights?