answersLogoWhite

0

It was opposed by many because it gave freed men (former slaves) the right to vote. This elevated their status. White women couldn't vote- not until the 19th Amendment was passed some 60 years later.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What admendment after the civil war caused many southern states to pass black codes that allowed African American have the right to vote?

the 15 admendment


How many admendment are there?

There are 27.45 amendments in the American constitution


Mariam was both the 15th highest and the 15th lowest in a certain race. How many players were in this race?

The answer is 29 because there's 14 people higher than her which makes her 15th highest and there's 14 people lower than her which makes her 15th lowest.


What are the pros and cons of the eighth amendment?

The 8th admendment was drafeted as an admendment to the Constitution in 1791...leave it as it stands...death to killers...


What did the opposition to legalize cause many conservatives to do?

Opposition to legalized abortion caused many conservatives to oppose the ERA.


Why did people oppose to Alexander hamiltons to pay off the bonds?

Many people thought he was making people rich at the expense of others.


Why did people oppose Alexander Hamilton's plan to pay off the bonds?

Many people thought he was making people rich at the expense of others.


Why did people oppose Alexander Hamilton's plan to pay off Bonds?

Many people thought he was making people rich at the expense of others.


Why were Alexander Hamilton's plans to tax American people oppose by many Southerners?

They did not want to bail the northerners out.


What jobs did people do in the 15th century?

Well there were many various jobs. Like blacksmith, stable worker (worked with horses), messenger, they also had chefs in the 15th century.


What jobs do people do in the 15th century?

Well there were many various jobs. Like blacksmith, stable worker (worked with horses), messenger, they also had chefs in the 15th century.


Why do many people who live in rural areas oppose the gun registry?

For the simple reason that there is no valid reason to have a registry.