Which statement best describes how the writings of nathaniel hawthorne and ralph waldo emerson were similar? a. both focused on how people felt in the united states. b. both provided strong arguments in support of social reform. c. both contributed to the spread of the second great awakening. d. both make novel reading a popular leisure activity in the united states

c. both contributed to the spread of the second great awakening

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.

north atlantic treaty organization.