Question

b. finding truth. read each statement. write t for true or f for false on the line next to each statement.
true or false?
____ 1. amendments must be approved by the president before they are added to the constitution.
____ 2. the radical republicans were in favor of ending slavery, granting equal rights to freed people, and federal intervention in state matters when necessary.
____ 3. the 15th amendment established that men can’t be denied the right to vote because of their race.
____ 4. the enforcement acts forced southern states to follow the 14th amendment.
____ 5. the compromise of 1877 allowed federal troops to stay in the south.
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Explanation:

1. Constitutional amendments are ratified by states, not needing presidential approval. So this is false.
2. Radical Republicans advocated for ending slavery, equal rights for freed people, and federal intervention in states when needed. This is true.
3. The 15th Amendment prohibits denying the right to vote based on race (for men at the time). This is true.
4. The Enforcement Acts were to enforce the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, including forcing Southern states to follow the 14th. This is true.
5. The Compromise of 1877 led to the withdrawal of federal troops from the South. So this is false.

Answer:

1. F
2. T
3. T
4. T
5. F