Question

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. fifteenth amendment to the united states constitution what was the main goal of the 15th amendment? a to punish southern states b to avoid another civil war c to granting women the right to vote d to grant former slaves voting rights

Explanation:

The 15th Amendment focuses on voting rights, specifically prohibiting denial based on race, color, or previous servitude. After the Civil War, former slaves (who were often of African - American race and had been in servitude) were the group this amendment aimed to empower with voting rights. Option A is incorrect as the amendment was about rights, not punishment. Option B is wrong as its goal wasn't related to avoiding another Civil War. Option C is incorrect as women's suffrage was addressed by the 19th Amendment, not the 15th. So the correct answer is D.

Answer:

D. to grant former slaves voting rights