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lifewmylilweeb:

Briefly explain the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to the Civil Rights Movement.

ShadowOfDeath:

The basic summary from here is "On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson passed the Voting Rights Act. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 expanded the 14th and 15th amendments by banning racial discrimination in voting practices. The act was a response to the barriers that prevented African Americans from voting for nearly a century. " Cite: https://www.nps.gov/articles/votingrightsact.htm

lifewmylilweeb:

thank you again

ShadowOfDeath:

You're welcome, again.

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