Final tipping point that led to the passage of Nineteenth Amendment

Subject : History

Question:

The final tipping point that led to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment was

A. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech

B. Public outrage over lynchings

C. Women’s support for and help with World War I

D. The media’s portrayal of civil rights activists’ plight in the South

Expert Verified Solution:

Based on the historical context of the Black Codes, the most accurate statement regarding African Americans and lawsuits in Mississippi is:

D. African Americans were only free to bring lawsuits against other African Americans.

The Black Codes severely restricted the legal rights of African Americans, including limiting their ability to file lawsuits against white people.

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