Which statements describe factors that led to the decline of the roman empire? choose all answers that are correct. a. the empire expanded to a size that was too large to effectively govern. b. strong and competent rulers remained in charge to the very end of the empire. c. roman emperors and generals fought each other over land. d. the army kept barbarian tribes from invading imperial territory.

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.