Asked by
Susana Turaganivalu
on Oct 28, 2024
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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 ___________________.
A) led to voter fraud and corruption in most state and federal elections
B) was an unreasonable infringement on the rights of the Southern states as guaranteed under the Tenth Amendment
C) had no noticeable impact on voter registration among African Americans in the South
D) caused a dramatic increase in the proportion of African Americans in the South who were registered to vote
Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is landmark federal legislation in the United States aimed at overcoming legal barriers at the state and local levels that prevented African Americans from exercising their right to vote under the 15th Amendment.
Tenth Amendment
The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, part of the Bill of Rights, expresses the principle that the federal government possesses only those powers delegated to it by the states or the people.
- Become familiar with the function and consequences of the civil rights movement throughout the terms of Kennedy and Johnson, highlighting pivotal legislation and the role of young activists.
- Analyze the consequences of legislative measures adopted during the Kennedy and Johnson presidencies on civil rights and immigration issues.
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Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the function and consequences of the civil rights movement throughout the terms of Kennedy and Johnson, highlighting pivotal legislation and the role of young activists.
- Analyze the consequences of legislative measures adopted during the Kennedy and Johnson presidencies on civil rights and immigration issues.