THE voting rights act of 1965
THE voting rights act of 1965
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The national publicity that followed the march from Selma to Montgomery played a significant role in convincing Congress to adopt the Voting Rights Act, which was signed into law by President Johnson on August 6, 1965.
The national publicity that followed the march from Selma to Montgomery played a significant role in convincing Congress to adopt the Voting Rights Act, which was signed into law by President Johnson on August 6, 1965.
The Voting Rights Act regulated the administration of elections and eliminated discriminatory voter registration practices, such as the literacy test.
The Voting Rights Act regulated the administration of elections and eliminated discriminatory voter registration practices, such as the literacy test.
President Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act in the Capitol Rotunda, the same location that President Lincoln signed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.
As a result of increased Black voter registration throughout the country, the number of elected officials of color increased significantly in the years after the passage of the Voting Rights Act.
As a result of increased Black voter registration throughout the country, the number of elected officials of color increased significantly in the years after the passage of the Voting Rights Act.
What are some other ways that having increased voter participation could change the country?
What are some other ways that having increased voter participation could change the country?
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