Question

read the paragraph, then choose the word that best completes the sentence.
african americans reacted with joy when the fifteenth amendment was ratified. for the first time, african - american men across the country were legally permitted to vote. it was a significant step in the journey toward racial equality. the amendment was ratified in 1870 as the united states struggled to recover from the civil war. the war had hampered unity, ruined the economy, and killed or injured well over one million people. on march 31, 1870, thomas mundy cast his ballot for school board in perth amboy, new jersey, becoming the first african american to vote.
the law______their rights.
a reinforced
b diminished
c affirmed
d bypassed

Explanation:

El párrafo dice que el quinceavo enmienda permitió legalmente a los hombres afro - americanos votar. Esto significa que la ley confirmó (afirmó) sus derechos. "Reinforced" (reforzado) no es adecuado porque no se menciona fortalecer algo preexistente. "Diminished" (disminuido) y "bypassed" (evitado) no coinciden con el significado positivo del texto.

Answer:

C. affirmed