Which of the following groups gained more political
participation when amendments were added to the
Constitution? (1 point)
Native Americans
Hispanic Americans
Asian Americans
African Americans
African Americans
African Americans gained more political participation when amendments were added to the Constitution.
To determine which group gained more political participation when amendments were added to the Constitution, we need to understand the amendments that specifically address the rights and political participation of different groups.
The two amendments that particularly expanded political participation are the 15th and 19th Amendments to the Constitution. The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, prohibits denying the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, grants women the right to vote.
Based on these amendments, we can ascertain that the group that gained the most political participation would be African Americans. The 15th Amendment directly addressed their right to vote, ensuring they could no longer be denied this fundamental right solely on the basis of race.
In contrast, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans did not have specific constitutional amendments that granted them the right to vote. While their political participation has increased over time through various legislative actions and civil rights movements, it was not as directly addressed in the Constitution as it was for African Americans.
Therefore, the answer to the question is African Americans.