why did the 15th amendemt keep blacks from voting
Following the Civil War, Radical Republicans in Congress introduced a series of laws and constitutional amendments to try to secure civil and political rights for black people. This wing of the Republican Party was called âradicalâ because of its strong stance on these and other issues. With the other members of your group, write your own voting rights amendment. 2  Remember to pay attention to the views and purpose of your group at this convention. 3  You can use the wording of the actual 15th Amendment as a guide, but try to change or improve it from your groupâs point of view.