The Economy of the Han Dynasty started off damaged due to the suppressive laws and policies of the preceding dynasty, the Qin. Heavy taxes and labor corvée on the peasant population took a toll on the economy. The first few emperors took action by lowering taxes imposed on peasants and merchants.
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After the civil war neither groups were allowed to vote. African Americans were granted voting rights in 1965 by the 15th amendment, which stated that any American citizen (men) could vote regardless of race or social status. Women were granted voting rights in 1920 by the 19th amendment.
