In 1870, many black Americans were poor and illiterate. Many southern states required voters to pay a poll tax and/or pass literacy tests before voting. As a result many blacks were not allowed to vote. Did states with policies like these violate the 15th amendment?

the indies

explanation:

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a

explanation:

the  wilmot proviso  was designed to eliminate  slavery  within the  landacquired as a result of the mexican war (1846-48). fearing the addition of a pro-slave territory, pennsylvania congressman david  wilmot proposedhis amendment to the bill.