Bordered by the Fall Line to the north this region of Georgia makes up 3/5ths of the state and was once covered by the Atlantic Ocean. As the major agricultural region of Georgia this area produces crops such as onions, tobacco, peanuts, pecans, cotton, and rice. Pulp and paper production is also another important industry in this region. Tourism contributes to the economic development of this region from the many people that visit the Okefenokee Swamp and the 100 miles of land and beaches bordering the Atlantic Ocean. 11. According to the passage above, which geographic region of Georgia is being described?
A. Appalachian Plateau
B. Blue Ridge Mountains
C. Coastal Plains
D. Valley and Ridge

the tariff was created to protect industry in the northern part of the united states. industries in the north were being driven out of business by imported goods that were priced at a low rate. the goal was to protect these industries   by taxing the goods.

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.