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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Supreme Court and Civil Rights

Question 1 • CCS CR - Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy (Fall 2026)

Why was the Fifteenth Amendment created?

Answer
A
To prevent discrimination against voters based on race
B
To prevent African Americans from voting
C
To prevent Congress from extending voting rights
D
To prevent laws barring the African American vote

Explanation

The Fifteenth Amendment was created to protect voting rights by forbidding the federal and state governments from denying or limiting a person’s vote because of race, color, or previous enslavement. So the best answer is “To prevent discrimination against voters based on race.”

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