Which Reconstruction amendment is praised by Mr. Wagoner in this quote? *

"The consummation which we celebrate is of great practical importance. It adds, instantaneously, nearly a quarter of a million voters ... This act is the completion of one of the greatest reforms ever accomplished by any nation. The revolution has been vast, rapid, grand. The despised chattel of 1860 is the respected voter of today." - Henry O. Wagoner, Jr., 1870

a. 13th amendment

b. 14th amendment

c. 15th amendment

d. 16th amendment

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7 April, 16:22

Which Reconstruction amendment is praised by Mr. Wagoner in this quote? *

"The consummation which we celebrate is of great practical importance. It adds, instantaneously, nearly a quarter of a million voters ... This act is the completion of one of the greatest reforms ever accomplished by any nation. The revolution has been vast, rapid, grand. The despised chattel of 1860 is the respected voter of today." - Henry O. Wagoner, Jr., 1870

a. 13th amendment

b. 14th amendment

c. 15th amendment

d. 16th amendment

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Carleigh Rush · Answer 1

The quote is from the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution by Henry O. Mr. Wagoner praised this amendment and congratulated the audience for fighting for the it. However, he warned those people for their civil responsibilities with regards to the voting rights.