Question 98 of 128
When did all men get the right to vote?
Official USCIS answers
- After the Civil War
- During Reconstruction
- (With the) 15th Amendment
- 1870
Why this is the answer
After the Civil War, Reconstruction changed voting laws. The 15th Amendment was ratified in 1870 and protected men from being denied the vote because of race or former slavery.
💡 Memory tip: Remember: 15th Amendment = 1870, after the Civil War.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.