The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

What was the primary goal of the 15th Amendment to the US Constitution?

The 15th Amendment guaranteed African-American men the right to vote. Almost immediately after ratification, African Americans began to take part in running for office and voting.

Why is the Fifteenth Amendment important?

One of those rights was the right to vote, also known as suffrage or enfranchisement. African Americans had been fighting for the right to participate in the political process since before the Civil War. ... The Fifteenth Amendment would guarantee protection against racial discrimination in voting.