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Unit 3 – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Topic 3.10
What is the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
It restricted voting rights for minority groups.
More African Americans were able to vote and be involved in the political process.
It decreased federal oversight of elections in places with discriminatory practices.
It reinforced literacy tests and poll taxes.
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