Question

american men across the country were legally permitted to vote. it was a significant step in the journey toward racial equality. the amendment was ratified in 1870 as the united states struggled to recover from the civil war. the war had hampered unity, ruined the economy, and killed or injured well over one million people. on march 31, 1870, thomas mundy cast his ballot for school board in perth amboy, new jersey, becoming the first african american to vote. the law ______ their rights. a reinforced b diminished c affirmed d bypassed

Explanation:

The context is about the law related to African American voting rights. "Affirmed" means to declare or confirm (a right) as valid. The 15th Amendment (ratified in 1870) aimed to affirm the right of African American men to vote. "Reinforced" might imply a previous right, but this was a new affirmation. "Diminished" and "bypassed" go against the purpose of the law here. So the correct word is "affirmed".

Answer:

C. affirmed