Question

question 5) how did the 15th amendment build upon the rights guaranteed by the 13th amendment?
a it enforced literacy standards for african american suffrage.
b it granted citizenship to all formerly enslaved african americans.
c it promoted educational opportunities for african americans.
d it permitted african americans to participate in the electoral process.

Explanation:

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery. The 15th Amendment prohibited the denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude, thus allowing African - Americans to participate in the electoral process. Option A is incorrect as literacy standards were often used to disenfranchise African - Americans. Option B is about the 14th Amendment which granted citizenship. Option C is not the main focus of the 15th Amendment.

Answer:

D. It permitted African Americans to participate in the electoral process.