To answer your question regarding which groups gained more political participation when amendments were added to the U.S. Constitution, we can consider the following key amendments:
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Fifteenth Amendment (1870): This amendment granted African American men the right to vote, significantly increasing political participation for this group.
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Nineteenth Amendment (1920): This amendment granted women the right to vote, thereby expanding political participation to women across the country.
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Twenty-fourth Amendment (1964): This amendment prohibited poll taxes in federal elections, which had disenfranchised many poor and minority voters, thus enhancing their political participation.
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Twenty-sixth Amendment (1971): This amendment lowered the voting age to 18 years, allowing younger citizens to participate in elections.
Based on these amendments, both African Americans and women gained significant political participation through these constitutional changes. If you’re looking for a specific answer based on groups mentioned in a context, please provide more details.