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What year did the events related to US vs. Reese take place?
What year did the events related to US vs. Reese take place?
- 1876 (correct)
- 1890
- 1880
- 1870
Who was involved in the US vs. Reese case?
Who was involved in the US vs. Reese case?
Supreme Court
How did the US vs. Reese case begin?
How did the US vs. Reese case begin?
Started because of a voting rights case
The outcome of the case determined that the 15th Amendment was meant to restrict types of voter discrimination, allowing laws like ______.
The outcome of the case determined that the 15th Amendment was meant to restrict types of voter discrimination, allowing laws like ______.
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Key Events and Terms in US vs. Reese
- The case was initiated in 1876, a significant year in the context of voting rights and post-Civil War legislation.
- The Supreme Court was the authoritative body that handled the case, emphasizing its importance in the judicial system regarding civil rights.
- The matter arose from a voting rights challenge, highlighting ongoing struggles for equitable access to the electoral process during Reconstruction.
- The ruling clarified the 15th Amendment's limitations, stating it does not universally grant voting rights, but rather allows for certain types of voter discrimination such as poll taxes and literacy tests.
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