Which event sparked the salem witch hunts and trials? a. a group of girls accused their servant and other women of bewitching them. b. boys in salem accused their teachers of being witches. c. a strong earthquake destroyed much of the town. d. the people of salem witnessed nearby indians performing witchcraft.

regarding the law, the 15th amendment was specifically designed thinking in the rights of black free men.

even though ratified on february 3, 1870, the promise of the 15th amendment would not be fully applied for a long time.poll taxes and literacy tests would allow southern states disenfranchise african americans. only in 1965 the voting rights for african americans would be actually able to vote in the south.

in 1965, president johnson signed the voting rights act, which aimed to overcome legal barriers that prevented african americans from voting as it was guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the u.s. constitution.