Asked by
Laura Vargas
on Nov 02, 2024
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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 succeeded in
A) preserving democratic majorities in the South for the next generation.
B) turning the South into a bastion of liberalism.
C) preventing voter fraud amongst African-Americans.
D) dramatically increasing black voter participation.
Voting Rights Act
A significant federal law in the United States that bans discrimination based on race in voting practices.
Black Voter Participation
The involvement and active participation of African American citizens in the electoral process, including voting in elections.
Democratic Majorities
Instances when the Democratic Party holds the majority of seats in one or both chambers of the United States Congress, influencing the legislative agenda.
- Examine how the government responded to the difficulties presented by the Civil Rights Movement and the legislation that was enacted thereafter.
Verified Answer
AS
Learning Objectives
- Examine how the government responded to the difficulties presented by the Civil Rights Movement and the legislation that was enacted thereafter.