African American men's right to vote

Definition

The guarantee of African American men's right to vote refers to the legal protection and recognition of the voting rights for African American males. It ensured that they had equal access and opportunity to participate in the democratic process.

Related terms

Fifteenth Amendment: This amendment, ratified in 1870, specifically prohibited denying someone the right to vote based on race or color.

Voting Rights Act of 1965: This legislation aimed at enforcing and protecting the voting rights of racial minorities, including African Americans.

Poll taxes: These were fees imposed as a requirement for voting, which disproportionately affected African Americans by making it difficult for them to afford voting.