Which of the following statements about Texas after the Civil War is FALSE? a.
The Texas state government was left without leadership as many officials fled to Mexico and South America.
b.
Texas was essentially left bankrupt after the Civil War.
c.
Thousands of dollars in gold were stolen from the Texas state treasury as the war came to an end.
d.
The Federal government didn’t arrive to occupy Texas until December of 1865.

regarding the law, the 15th amendment was specifically designed thinking in the rights of black free men.

even though ratified on february 3, 1870, the promise of the 15th amendment would not be fully applied for a long time.poll taxes and literacy tests would allow southern states disenfranchise african americans. only in 1965 the voting rights for african americans would be actually able to vote in the south.

in 1965, president johnson signed the voting rights act, which aimed to overcome legal barriers that prevented african americans from voting as it was guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the u.s. constitution.

b is the answer i am assuming