how did the 15th amendment impact political participation (1 point)
O former slaves were allowed to vote
O citizens who owned land were allowed to vote
O women were allowed to vote
O 18 year old citizens were allowed to vote
The correct answer is: (O) former slaves were allowed to vote.
The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, granted African American men the right to vote. This amendment positively impacted political participation by extending voting rights to a previously excluded group, enabling them to participate in the political process and have a say in electing representatives.