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Voting rights
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End of civil war abolishes slavery
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15th amendment gives minorities right to vote
blacks and slaves could vote -
southern states pass law that takes voting rights away from minorities
Southern states tried to stop slaves from voting. -
supreme court declares grandfathe clause unconstitutional
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endingof womens sufferage women can vote
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24th amendment outlaws poll taxes
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voting rights act bans racial and ethnic descrimination
