0
African Americans could vote 1865. The first one to be elected was Edward Brooke in 1966.
The 15th amendment to the US Constitution was ratified in 1870 and gave former male slaves the legal right to vote. However, many southern states added requirements such as literacy tests and poll taxes that were designed to keep blacks from voting. In 1957, Congress passed a Civil Rights Act that made it difficult to deny voting rights based on race.
African Americans were granted the right to vote in the 1965 Voting Rights Act.
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoIt depends on which country you are referring to.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What are some of the things that black people can do now but were not able to do before?
They are not slaves anymore, they are able to vote.
Do black people only vote for black people?
No, black people do not exclusively vote for black people.
When did Arkansas change its Constitution allowing black people to vote?
when did arkansas let black people vote
When did black people get the right to vote in Canada?
Black men were given the right to vote in the nation of Canada in 1837. Black women did not get the full right to vote until 1960.
What is A bridge in Selma?
It was when the black people marched to try to get there right to vote.
When did blacks get to vote in England?
Black people have always been able to vote
What are some of the things that black people can do now but were not able to do before?
They are not slaves anymore, they are able to vote.
Do black people only vote for black people?
No, black people do not exclusively vote for black people.
When did Arkansas to change its constitution black people the right to vote?
when did Arkansas let black people vote
When did Arkansas change its Constitution allowing black people to vote?
when did arkansas let black people vote
Why do people fight for vote?
It is a right to be able to vote and it is your say in the government.
When did black people get the right to vote in Canada?
Black men were given the right to vote in the nation of Canada in 1837. Black women did not get the full right to vote until 1960.
Why is it important for people to have the right to vote?
Because the are human and should be able to vote.
Did more white or black people vote for Obama?
More black people voted for obama
Why were black men able to vote?
Because they were either given or took that right.
Why is it important for Aborginal people to have the right to vote?
Because the are human and should be able to vote.
In 1870 former black male slaves obtained the right to vote but what about blacks who were not slaves prior to that year?
in 1870 black African American slaves was able to vote
