The purpose behind the new colossus

It compares the Statue of Liberty to an ancient Greek statue, the Colossus of Rhodes.

Explanation: While the ancient statue served as a warning to potential enemies, the new statue's name, torch, and position on the eastern shore of the United States all signal her status as a protector of exiles.

the population grew a lot and was making more money

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.