Question

question 2
1 pts
it took congress 95 years to enforce the above amendment allowing african americans the right to vote. (voting rights act of 1965)
true
false

Explanation:

The 15th Amendment, which granted African - American men the right to vote, was ratified in 1870. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed to enforce this right. The time between 1870 and 1965 is \(1965 - 1870=95\) years. Congress took 95 years to pass legislation (the Voting Rights Act of 1965) to fully enforce the 15th Amendment's guarantee of the right to vote for African Americans.

Answer:

True