Even though the 15th amendment, passed in 1870, gave all American citizens the right to vote regardless or race, native American

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Even though the 15th amendment, passed in 1870, gave all American citizens the right to vote regardless or race, native American

s were still not considered u.s. citizens and so were not allowed to vote. The Snyder act of 1924 gave Americans born in the u.s. what, enabling them to finally vote in elections

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NARA [144] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-28T06:00:02+03:00

The Snyder Act of 1924, also known as the Indian Citizenship Act, granted native Americans full U.S. citizenship, allowing them the right to vote in elections. This was considered somehow recognition for their role in the armed forces during WWI. This act was signed by President Calvin Coolidge on June 2nd, 1924.